Education Specialist

Summary of Essential Functions

• Cook up academic lesson plans with children, families, and schools
• Make sure the School District of Philadelphia Curriculum is implemented effectively with each client, including one hour of group instruction per day covering math, language arts, science, art, and more
• Get IEPs, 504b plans, and schoolwork from individual schools within five days of admission to tailor instruction to each child's needs
• Figure out each child’s reading and ability levels within the first five days of admission
• Write at least two notes about each child within twenty days of admission
• Keep track of outcome measures (how the child is progressing or facing challenges) throughout the academic period
• Go to classroom meetings twice a month per classroom and all team meetings
• Participate in mandatory trainings at CCTC and those required for continuing certification in Elementary Education, including Professional Development Day training provided by the School District of Philadelphia
• Start using the Sanctuary Model immediately with clients, families, and staff, and keep monitoring its use in the Acute Partial Program to maintain it effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in Special/Elementary Education or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Intern Certificate in Special/Elementary Education
• At least one year’s experience teaching children in grades K through 8th
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are needed
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and handling office equipment (faxes, copiers, scanners) is required
• A working knowledge of ECR systems is beneficial