Elementary Special Education Consultant (K-5)

This is a full-time professional (teacher's contract) PASD position which is anticipated to begin on or after August 1, 2026.

Job Overview

The Palmyra Area School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Consultant (K-5) will provide guidance, support, and professional development to strengthen our overall K–12 special education programs across the district. This position will support both Lingle Avenue Elementary and Pine Street Elementary. This Special Education Consultant must demonstrate expertise in special education curriculum, instructional strategies, and behavior management. This role requires experience collaborating with students, families, and staff, along with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

In addition, the successful candidate will manage and refine IEP goals and strategies, provide coaching, assist in developing effective behavior plans, and work closely with the administrative team to enhance special education programs across the district.

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.
• Supervisory Special Education PK-12 (9215) certification is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience is required.
• In-depth expertise in specially designed instruction, the MDE process, and IEP meeting facilitation is essential, along with proficiency in applying Common Core Standards and implementing differentiated instruction is required.
  
  

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