Special Education Teacher: SY '25-'26

Job Title: Certified Special Education Teacher

Company: Teachers On Demand, INC.

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Position Type: Full-Time/W2 Employee

Work Schedule: Immediately - June 4, 2026 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (M-F)

Grade Level: K - 4

WHO ARE WE

Teachers On Demand, INC. is an educational staffing and recruiting firm that partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations nationwide to identify and hire exceptional teachers, instructors, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others who share our vision of creating a brighter future for our students. As our partners' primary provider, we seek reliable and accountable educators to join our team of educators at our partner schools.

Our Partner School

Our partner school is reimagining what’s possible in education by developing bold, innovative approaches that respond to the real-world challenges students and families face. With a deep belief in the potential of every child—especially those who have been historically underserved—it empowers youth to thrive through future-focused solutions that integrate both educational and social supports.

What You'll Do

• Deliver small group and/or 1:1 instruction to a caseload of approximately 10 students who are slated to receive either itinerant or supplemental support.
• Create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Maintain Individualized Education Plans in conjunction with state and federal requirements
• Hold annual meetings with families to provide progress updates
• Complete progress reports quarterly based on specific student goals
• Complies with timelines and regulations as outlined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education files
• Deliver specialized instruction to students on his/her caseload
• Develop lesson plans based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Deliver student instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program in both pull-out and inclusion settings that is data-driven
• Use flexible grouping and scheduling
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and support staff
• Provides assistance in developing and adapting curriculum materials to meet the needs of student and teachers
• Maintains communication with related service providers and case managers to ensure compliance with the provision of services, evaluations and progress reports
• Participate in weekly team meetings
• Analyze data and reports to guide goal setting and instructional planning
• Monitor student progress through a variety of tools and portfolios
• Provide necessary supports to aid instruction in the general education setting
• Proctor standardized tests
• Communicate frequently and regularly with families of students, for both academic and behavior-related reasons, both positive and when needing assistance
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and teacher evaluation process
• Supervise students and maintain a clean, orderly, safe, print-rich and positive classroom learning environment
• Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure student and school success
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students; in this role:
• Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum;
• Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory;
• Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory;
• Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons;
• Provide regular updates and communication with advisees’ families;
• Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester;
• Operate as liaison between advisees’ families and the school.

Work Schedule

Immediately - June 4, 2026 (M-F)

8:00am-4:00pm

Requirements

Candidate MUST HAVE:

• Successful experience working with Elementary-age children with learning needs. 
• PA Special Education Teaching Certification and all required clearances.
• Experience in teaching standards-based curriculum with technology integration. 
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Engagement of family members with their students’ progress, needs, and expectations.

In addition, the Teachers On Demand, INC. Team will look favorably upon candidates who:

TEACHER PREPARATION:

• Have at least 2 years of full-time teaching experience;
• Have experience teaching relevant Elementary School Content Area;
• Have an advanced degree in a related field;
• Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite;
• Possess strong classroom management skills;
• Are exceptionally organized and can prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines;
• Have experience with standards-based grading;
• Have dual certification to teach Elementary School students and:

• Exceptional Children 
• Academically Gifted students 
• English as a Second Language

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence;

• Possess excellent written communication skills;

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills with diverse students, colleagues, and families;
• Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role;
• Display unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team.

MINDSET:

• Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment; 
• Are independent thinkers;
• Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset; 
• Have a willingness to take instructional risks;
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations;
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity;
• Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills;
• Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor.

Benefits

This position includes medical insurance for the employee, with voluntary dental and vision plans, and spouse/family coverage. Our partner school provides access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and childcare expenses and an opportunity to contribute to a 403b retirement plan. They also provide the opportunity for employees to earn 10 PTO days each year (1/month). Full-time faculty members also receive priority in the student admissions process.

Compensation

$50,000+