TEACHER - EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

At Hatboro-Horsham School District we are focused on continually examining our district practices and structures. We advance, promote, and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion to enhance alignment with the tenets of the whole child. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments in which each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Hatboro-Horsham draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. As an employee of the district, you can anticipate that your meaningful contributions will authentically further the District's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Role

The candidate should possess a high level of skill in the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans and experience in providing direct instruction and intervention in academic, social, and emotional skill areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for the case management and programmatic implementation for elementary students who require behavioral, social, and/or emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Case management of special education students receiving emotional support services
• Development and maintenance of compliant, data-based special education paperwork including Individualized IEPs, Re-evaluation reports, functional behavior assessments, positive behavior support plans, and data collection instruments
• Coordination of IEP meetings with families, teachers, and service providers
• Development and delivery of social skills lessons to promote maximum access to general education
• Provide daily support to students both in the general education and special education classroom(s)
• Collegial collaboration to promote the achievement and growth of special education students throughout the school community

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education
• Valid PA Certification in Special Education and Elementary Education
• Experience working as part of a school-based team and coordinating with area mental health providers preferred

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement
• Personal days
• Sick days

Schedule

10-month position, 7.5 hours/day

Pay

Salary and benefits are set by the collective bargaining agreement for all contracted positions.

This job description does not state or imply these are the only duties to be performed. The employee will also be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the Building Principal or designee. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.