Long Term Substitute Itinerant 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.
• All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA.
• 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, ensure all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented.
• As the lead communicator, update all other service providers and team members, including parents, on student progress and needs.
• Maintain a safe and supportive learning environment; implement approved crisis intervention techniques; support students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs.
• Physical demands include sitting, communicating, using hands for fine motor tasks, moving throughout the work environment; frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods; ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally (with training for greater loads).
• Required vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to hear and interpret sounds within the environment.
• Travel required to Bucks IU locations, client sites, constituent school districts, community agencies, professional conferences, trainings, state and regional meetings, and other program‑related activities; travel requirements vary based on operational and program needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K‑12 Regular Education Certification required.
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States 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

Full‑time, 193‑day calendar position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday from