PA Certified_1st/2nd gradesSpecial Education Teacher- Autistic Support
American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world-class education at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School.
About the Role
A Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals, holds the title of IEP Case Manager for assigned students, and co-teaches with the general education teacher.
Responsibilities
- Provides scientific research-based instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting using data-driven instruction.
- Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
- Progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
- Case manages assigned students and follows state-mandated procedures (producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings if deemed necessary.
- Communicates with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress. Documents all communication with families in SIS.
- Attends professional developments relevant to the grade level.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with students and families.
- Demonstrates active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
- Adheres to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
- Actively participates in CSC, PBIS, and all other school-wide initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (required).
- PA Teaching Certification (required).
Skills
- Time Management
- Education and training
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning Strategies
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
- Written Expression/Comprehension
- Compliance
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Data analysis
- Writing
Technology Skills
- SIS (Student Information Systems)
- Special Education Data Management Systems
- Google Suites/Microsoft Office
- Basic office equipment
- Video Conferencing
Physical Requirements
- Sitting
- Walking
- Standing
- Talking
- Pushing
- Driving
- Lifting 20-25 lbs.
- Moving up and down from a seated position
- Restraining students (training required)
- Walking up and down stairs
About the School Community
American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities. Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students' sense of community are critical parts of our work at APS. We have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools. This model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.