The School District of Springfield Township (SDST) in Montgomery County, PA borders Philadelphia and is incredibly accessible to surrounding areas by just a short drive. A cornerstone of our district is providing the best free and public education to the students in Springfield Township. We deeply value and respect the employees who are committed to helping us provide an inclusive environment for all students and staff. Members of our team enjoy competitive salaries, great benefits, PTO and more! View more information about our Equity Initiative here.

Qualifications:

Active PA Special Education PK-12 or PK-8 certification is required.

Bachelor's and/or Master's in Education is required.

Description:

The School District of Springfield Township is seeking candidates who possess excellent interpersonal skills, the desire to work with energetic students, and the ability to relate well within the school community. This position will be a Special Education Teacher, Long Term Substitute in a learning support classroom. SDST is committed to diversity in our workplace and welcomes the opportunity to consider all candidates.

Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-based instruction in all core subject areas.
Create a positive, structured, and safe classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional learning.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of all students.
Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance.
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and classroom activities.
Collaborate with other grade-level/subject-area teachers, specialists, and support staff.
Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events.

This list of responsibilities in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The candidate will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor of the position.

Terms of employment:

Long Term Substitute position to be determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Position to begin August 24, 2026 through the end of the 2026-2027 school year. Please note that induction will take place the week of August 17th.

If you are an external candidate and you are offered a position with the School District of Springfield Township, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working: State Police Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), FBI Fingerprints (Act 114), School Health Record - includes physical & tb test, Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report, PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s).

To find more information about how to complete these documents go to the district Employment Opportunities website.