Early Childhood Programs-Special Education Teacher

About the role

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs.
• Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction.
• Ensure all instruction is aligned with the Commonwealth of PA.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Maintain technology for students and classroom.
• Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule.
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs.
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.
• Serve as team leader for all IEP team members, ensuring all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented.
• Act as lead communicator, updating all other service providers and team members, including parents, of student progress and needs.
• Perform physical duties including sitting, communicating effectively, using hands for fine motor tasks, moving throughout the work environment, walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods.
• Assist with transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities as needed.
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally; assist with mobility or physical support needs exceeding 25 pounds with appropriate training and support.
• Provide active supervision of students across various educational settings and respond appropriately and efficiently to students, classroom, or safety needs.
• Implement approved crisis intervention techniques.
• Support students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Use specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.
• Travel to Bucks IU locations, client sites, constituent school districts, community agencies, professional conferences, trainings, state and regional meetings, and other program-related activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
• Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Benefits

• Excellent employee benefit plan options.
• PSERS pension plan.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on district assignments, program needs, meetings, training, or organizational priorities.