Middle School Emotional Support Teacher

Position Summary

Implements into daily student instruction appropriate educational curriculum based on Pennsylvania State Standards and Hamburg Area School District (HASD) Curriculum.

Serves as an educational leader and advocate for students with disabilities within the school setting.

Creates and maintains an educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school and district programs and goals.

Adheres to HASD Professional requirements and state standards for Licensed Employees.

Reports to the applicable Building Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Pennsylvania State teaching certificate at the appropriate level (elementary, middle, or high school) with an endorsement in Special Education.
• Demonstrates professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possesses high moral standards, professionalism and integrity.