PA Certified_MS Special Education Teacher

Position Summary

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 title of IEP Case Manager to assigned students; and co-teaches with the general education teacher.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while 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 assess 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.
• Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
• Document any/all communication with families in SIS.
• Attend professional developments relevant to the grade level.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
• Adhere to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
• Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school wide initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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, Special Education Data Management Systems, Google Suites/Microsoft Office, Basic office equipment, Video Conferencing

Education and certifications

• Bachelor Degree—required
• PA Teaching Certification—required

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
• Other