What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Life Skills Support Teacher position at Lower Merion High School?
Lower Merion School District is seeking a Special Education Autistic Support Teacher at Lower Merion High School.
PA Certification in Special Education required. Additional certification and/or Autism Endorsement highly preferred.
Out-of-state educators should explore PA's reciprocity guidelines set by the PA Department of Education. Pennsylvania Certification information is available at https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/OutOfState/Pages/default.aspx
Experience supporting students with significant behavioral, academic, and functional needs related to Autism highly preferred. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students and experience working with students with various types of educational disabilities required.
Good standing relative to Act 48 credits. Child abuse, PA State Police and FBI clearances (no less than one year from date of hire).
This is a contract assignment that will begin at the start of the 2026-27 school year. Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at gordonk@lmsd.org.