2026-27 Middle School Emotional Support Teacher

This position will start with the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time professional (teacher's contract) PASD position which will begin in August 2026.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will instruct students in multi-grade levels in accordance with the goals and specifically designed instruction outlined within each student's IEP. Responsibilities include providing small group replacement instruction in social skills (emotional regulation and affective skills), English language arts, and mathematics. Additional responsibilities include developing a collaborative working relationship with staff to support students while monitoring/maintaining positive behavior support plans. Supervision and instruction will be required for a full-time paraeducator in this classroom.

Qualifications

• Instructional I/II Special Education PK-8 (9226), PA Instructional I/II Special Education PK-12 (9225) Certificate, PA Instructional I/II Special Education N-12 Certificate, Instructional I/II Mental and/or Physically Handicapped K-12 (9235), Instructional I/II Mentally Retarded K-12, Instructional I/II Socially and Emotionally Disturbed K-12, or Instructional I/II Emotional Disturbed K-12 certificate required.
• Knowledge of Verbal Behavior/Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavioral interventions is preferred.
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction, the MDE process, proficiency in IEP writing, facilitation of IEP meetings, and ability to work with other professionals, including paraprofessionals and related service therapists in a team setting, is required.
• Prior emotional support experience preferred.
• Previous experience working in a school-setting is preferred.
  
  

Interested in applying for this position?

Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/. All applicants are required to submit a PA Standard Application, letter of interest, resume, transcripts, copy of certificate, 3 reference letters, PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check.

• We want you to submit your application if you are interested in being considered - even if you do not have all the required items at the time of application. If you do not have all the items required at the time of application, please submit a Word.doc with an explanation of where you are at in each process to be able to submit your application by the deadline. For example, if you are waiting on a letter of reference, simply upload a Word.doc that states "requested reference letter from [NAME] on [DATE]. Upon receipt, log back into your account and replace the Word.doc with the actual document received.
  
  

Internal applicants are required to submit an application, resume, and letter of interest. To apply as an internal candidate, please click "View internal positions."

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources

Palmyra Area School District, District Office

1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

angela_hepner@pasd.us (preferred)

(717) 838-3144, Option 9