Special Education Teacher NPHS - Post 12 Life Skills - rolling until filled

About the Role

A Special Education teacher shall be responsible for supporting students with disabilities by delivering instruction that will enable them to make progress toward their goals as outlined in their individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The role emphasizes creating an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and cultural proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and times designated.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal/district office administrator.
• Plans lessons that are differentiated and aligned to the PA Core and approved courses of study.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Develops instructional materials and lessons targeting students' IEP goals and objectives, meeting the diverse needs of learners on your caseload.
• Uses strategies and techniques to improve sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory skills as indicated in students' IEPs.
• Modifies the general education curriculum for each student based on their needs using various instructional methodologies and technology when necessary.
• Develops and prepares IEPs and other special education reports in compliance with special education timelines.
• Works collaboratively with all IEP team members and staff to ensure students' specific needs are addressed and progress is made.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by PA special education laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Monitors that all IEPs/SDIs are implemented properly across all school environments.
• Develops Positive Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with the team for students who demonstrate behaviors that impede learning.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures.
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior using techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Teaches personal development/functional skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Monitors special education assistants to ensure they fulfill job responsibilities.
• Facilitates the use of assistive devices, support technology, and provides assistance with activities of daily living.
• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Ensures student goals are monitored during the duration of the IEP with effective progress monitoring.
• Provides opportunities for students to be included in the least restrictive environment with non-disabled peers.
• Supports the use of all necessary supplementary aids and services to provide meaningful access.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Schedules and holds all special education meetings within designated timelines and in accordance with PA special education laws.
• Consults parents, administrators, school psychologists, interagency personnel, and related service providers to develop IEPs.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education.
• Appropriate PA certification.

Skills

• Ability to direct a classroom.
• Ability to plan lessons.
• Ability to effectively interact with all stakeholders.
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Schedule

7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week, 191 days/year.

Physical Requirements

The role involves varying levels of physical exertion, primarily sedentary to light work:

• Sedentary: Involves sitting most of the time. Incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.