Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)

Compensation Rate : Pays up to $60 per hour

Position type : Full Time

Department : Special Education Department

Reports to : Special Education Director

Employment duration : 10 Months

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 monitor 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.
• Attending professional developments relevant to the grade level.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and families
• Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
• professional development relevant to grade level and / or content areas(s)
• Adherence 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

Technology Skills

Education and certifications

Physical Requirements