Substitute Special Education Classroom Teacher

About the role

The Vanguard School, founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, is dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach, we help students develop a strong sense of self-worth in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily academic and behavioral lessons for assigned students.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor student progress, and provide accurate reporting.
• Plan instructional lessons in writing, addressing individual student differences and pre-determined goals.
• Develop and monitor appropriate written goals for assigned students throughout the year.
• Implement behavioral programs, define limits and expectations, encourage self-discipline, and document behavioral incidents.
• Supervise students at all times, including instructional time and assigned duties such as homeroom, clubs, lunch, playground, transportation, and trips.
• Deliver goal-related instruction with clear expectations, equitable participation, proper pacing, differentiation, and assessment.
• Maintain records for each student, reflecting starting points, strengths, deficiencies, objectives, learning modes, materials, and progress evaluations.
• Correlate instruction with other subject areas and specialists, utilizing services of psychologists, therapists, nurses, and counselors.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences professionally.
• Assign and ensure proper care, use, and return of instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom appearance and perform end-of-year inventory and storage of materials.
• Assist with budgeting, including determining program goals, ordering materials, and suggesting field trips.
• Demonstrate competency in VSS core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional, confidential, and ethical relationships with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other required meetings.
• Maintain proper credentials and stay informed on PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study.
• Perform related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania certification appropriate for assignment.
• Exposure to and participation in appropriate special education-related programming.
• Ability to recognize the individuality and uniqueness of each student and treat them with respect and dignity.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Proficient computer and clerical skills.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM, per diem as needed.