Special Education Teacher:

Watsontown, PA

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time teaching position working with elementary school-age students in highly-structured, emotional support / behavioral management day treatment program at the Watsontown Children's Center located in Watsontown, PA.  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 assignment: 
  • Pre-K to Grade 8 = Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8
• 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.