The Karns City Area School District is seeking applications for a full-time elementary special education - life skills teaching position.
The position will be available at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
KARNS CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Special Education
GENERAL DUTIES
The Special Education Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members, and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of I.E.P.’s.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
All required clearances as per current law
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of education
Holds an appropriate license from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons
The ability to work harmoniously with others.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a variety of situationally appropriate instructional techniques and methods
Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities
Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities and severity of handicap
Utilize current and relevant subject matter, adapted to students’ identified needs
Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction
Organize instruction using learning objectives clearly defined as student outcomes
Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes
Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement
Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning
Develop a behavior plan for individual students as appropriate
Consistently implement behavior plans for students and record results
Use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students
Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, or providing health procedures in compliance with School District policies, State and Federal governments, under the direction of a Registered Nurse
Prepare effectively for class
Prepare daily lesson plans
Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives
Provide instruction pursuant to goals and objectives delineated in student’s I.E.P.
Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students and parents
Assure that grading standards are explained, understood by students and parents
Assure that grading standards reflect needs identified on I.E.P.
Assure that grading standards in I.E.P. are shared with appropriate certified staff
Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration
Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
Communicate with parents, counselors, related service staff, and students
Communicate with classified, certified, and administrative staff members
Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services
Provide documentation of student progress
Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents as indicated in the student’s I.E.P.
Assign and check homework and provide feedback
Maintain appropriate records of student performance
Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student I.E.P. goals and objectives are achieved
Modify I.E.P. goals and objectives as appropriate
Document related service needs as appropriate including medication, health procedures, therapy procedures and other special needs
Provide documentation for behavior intervention plans and implementation strategies
Build motivation and interest in learning
Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in subject areas and I.E.P. domains
Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in Special Education and the broader field of education
Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development OO. Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development
Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness
Act as the responsible agent for an assigned student caseload
Coordinate the development and revision of I.E.P.’s for verified students within the guidelines established by the School District and State and Federal governments
Assist regular education teachers in the location and preparation of curriculum materials to support the student with a disability
Monitor and evaluate academic and behavioral progress in cooperation with other teachers
Evaluate student needs and recommend future pupil placement VV. Maintain all necessary records for identified students with disability
Work cooperatively with the Counseling Department
Coordinate services provided to the student with disabilities
Monitor use of all equipment identified in the I.E.P. for students
Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or Superintendent
Perform duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement
Assist in the enforcement of school and District rules and policies
Assume a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities within the assigned workday
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
Applicants should submit, as one file, a letter of interest, completed PA Standard Teaching application, resume, transcripts, PA teaching certificate in the appropriate content area, clearances, Act 168 form(s) and three recent letters of recommendation, to [email protected] or mailed to Brooke Burgdorfer, District Office, Karns City Area School District 1446 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, PA 16041. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EOE
More information can be found by visiting the District’s website. https://www.kcasdk12.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/job-postings
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,895.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
- Special Education Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
