Middle/High School Emotional Support Teacher
Anticipated Full-Time Middle/High School Emotional Support Teacher
Beginning 2025-2026 School Year
Position Overview
The Union Area School District in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, seeks a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated educator to serve as a Middle/High School Emotional Support Teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will create a supportive learning environment for students with emotional or behavioral needs, implement individualized education plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure student success.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
- Experience working with students with emotional or behavioral needs
- Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances (current within one year)
Application Process
The deadline for applying is May 8, 2025. All application materials must be received by 3 pm on May 8, 2025 to be fully considered.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Letter of Interest outlining your qualifications and teaching philosophy
- PA Standard Application for Teaching Positions
- Current resume with three professional references
- Copy of valid PA teaching certificate
- Current (within one year) Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances, as well as Act 168 release
- Copies of all college/university transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for application)
- Three letters of professional recommendation
Application materials should be submitted to Dr. Scott O’Donnell, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, in one of the following ways:
- Email s_odonnell@union.k12.pa.us with application materials
- Share a Google Folder with s_odonnell@union.k12.pa.us containing the required application materials
Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
The Union Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.