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Special Education Teacher:

Sunbury, PA

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time teaching position working with school students in highly-structured emotional support / life skills classroom in Sunbury.  The anticipated start date is august 6, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.

Salary Range:  $51,949 to $69,270 dependent on education and applicable public-school experience.  This is an exempt position following a 188 days per year.  This opportunity includes excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education and knowledge requirements include:

• Minimal requirement is a Bachelor's degree in education or special education.
• A valid Pennsylvania teacher certification in Special Education certification at the appropriate grade level is required if working in the following grade level assignments:
  • Pre-K to Grade 8 = Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8
  • Grades 7-8 = Special Education PK-12, Special Education PK-8 or Special Education 7-12
  • Grades 9-12 = Special Education PK-12 or Special Education 7-12

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``` - Possess an understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to special education. - Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning. - Demonstrated organizational, written and oral communications skills are essential. - Highly effective interpersonal skills, teamwork and an ability to function independently required - Effective operation of personal computers and email is an essential part of this position. - Experience in social services with families or mental health is beneficial. - Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning. - Possess a functional knowledge of positive behavior management approaches. - Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees. - Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

Interested candidates must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs .  In addition to the online application, please upload the following:

• current cover letter;
• current resume;
• minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to experience;
• college transcripts conferring degree(s).

EOE.