Purpose

The Special Education Teacher instructs and assists students who have a range of mental, physical, emotional, and learning challenges. The Special Education Teacher collaborates with Classroom Teachers in an inclusion model to ensure student success.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's and or Master's Degree in Education is required

Active PA K-8 Special Education certification is required

Additional PA Certifications are preferred

Knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core

Experience in teaching a non-basal curriculum

To apply, complete an employment application. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Competencies

Superior interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with the Principal, Leadership Team, parents, students, and other staff and, if applicable, third party vendors/contractors

Consultation and coaching skills

Critical evaluation skills

Flexibility and responsiveness

Ethical practice

Documentation

Leadership skills

Presentation skills

Strict adherence to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information

Attention to detail

Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision

Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks

Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, email, database, and presentation software

Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation

Value Statement:

WE believe in Soaring to Success by building strong Character, Academics, Relationships, and Entrepreneurs for a life of leadership!

Job Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

Instructional Responsibilities

Strong understanding and implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards

Strong understanding and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Support student entrepreneurial endeavors as part of PHCSE Microsociety or NFTE curriculum

Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and child development

Design coherent instruction and student assessments

Develop Individual Educational Program (IEP) and Reevaluation Reports without Testing

Case manager to special education students to meet PA state and IDEA compliance regulations

Write IEPs

Coordinate IEP student data analysis and portfolio maintenance

Engage in Progress Monitoring and complete Progress Reports for each student on your caseload

**Utilize Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS) growth and projection data in conjunction with achievement data to ensure that students are on a path to proficiency and beyond

Classroom Responsibilities**

Classroom management utilizing a schoolwide positive behavior support (PBIS) model

Create an environment of respect and rapport

Establish a culture for learning

Maintain reports and records in compliance with IDEA and Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)

Engage students in learning, provide direct services as needed to special needs students

**Provide classroom support in both an inclusion and pull-out model

Meetings & Professional Development**

Schedule Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings

Assemble and organize all documentation prior to IEP meeting (psychological report, all provider reports/goals, grades, progress reports, parent input)

Effective parent and community communication to include parent conferences

Data chats with Special Education Coordinator and School Principal to set goals and analyze data

Participate in multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to identify issues such as substance abuse and mental health issues which may pose barriers to student success.

Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities

Participate in shared decision-making through team meetings and involvement in C.A.R.E. values alignment committees, child study, and other task-forces as needed

Attend mandatory school events at the discretion of the employee's supervisor

Attend one Board Meeting and one PTA meeting per school year

Active certifications which include Google certification, Act 48 continuing education, and relevant certifications per administration

All other duties as required by supervisor

**Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily sedentary in nature, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the building, sit, and navigate stairs in order to access classrooms and meeting areas throughout the school. Occasionally reaches with hands and arms. Frequent handling and fingering. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Mental acuity required. Primarily assigned to a classroom environment that is climate and noise controlled with adequate lighting, using standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printe**

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