Special Ed Learning Support Teacher, Middle School

About the role

The Special Education Teacher position is responsible for teaching basic social, academic, and home living related skills to students in schools and centers. They collaborate with staff and parents to develop Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participates in eligibility process and in-take process for special education programs
• Affirms student abilities and collaborates with staff and parents to develop IEPs
• Develops or modifies curricula and prepares lessons and instructional materials
• Plans and implements instructional/learning strategies and activities
• Manages student behavior to ensure a conducive learning environment
• Coordinates educational activities with other professionals
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains assessment documentation
• Utilizes various instructional materials and technology to enhance learning
• Communicates with parents and school personnel about student progress
• Manages classroom environment to maximize student achievement
• Maintains confidentiality of student information

Qualifications

• Possession of appropriate degree and certification
• Current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate
• Valid PA Driver’s License

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional and technical journals
• Ability to respond to inquiries from staff and regulatory agencies
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to present information and respond to questions
• Ability to work mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to maintain personal self-control in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and talking
• Frequent standing and sitting
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional lifting of minimum 25 pounds or more
• Close, distance, and depth vision
• Occasional interaction with the public, parents, and staff
• Occasional driving for work-related purposes

Work Environment

• Quiet to moderate to loud noise levels
• Interaction with parents, public, and staff
• Handling multiple demands from several people
• Exhibiting good human relations skills
• Directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of subordinate staff