Special Education Teacher (Elementary Autistic Support)

Job Description

Job Description

The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.

WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE

WHO YOU ARE

You are a determined and innovative Elementary Special Education Teacher who is responsible for the development and implementation of individual elementary level programming for each student in conjunction with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Special Education teacher will lead classroom activities while tailoring instruction to the ability of each student. This role will also track, document, and set performance goals for students while collaborating with a multiplicationary team to maximize student outcomes and effectively communicate with families.

Provide 1 : 1 behavioral, emotional, life skills, or academic support and remediation for students in the classroom

Plan, prepare, and implement individualized lesson plans for the development of specific skills

Use Special Education teaching strategies to maximize student progress

Provide guidance, training, and direction to teacher assistants and aides supporting the classroom

Write, manage, and revise annual IEPs for all assigned students

Uphold the education, operation, and facility standards set by Hope Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education

Attend and be an active participant in IEP meetings

Collaborate with administration, teachers, therapists, families, and other external stakeholders to improve service delivery effectiveness

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or other related degree field

Pennsylvania Special Education Training certification

Experience working with individuals with developmental delays

Clearances & Training Required

Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance

Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education

Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate

Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children

State License of Practice and / or Certification

CPR / First Aid

TB / Physical

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay Rate

Health Insurance - With employer contribution

Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid

Paid Time Off

Retirement Investment Savings Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Discount Market

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of :

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)
• Color
• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)
• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)
• Ancestry or national origin
• Age (40 and over)
• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation
• Genetic information
• Veteran or military status
• Familial or martial status
• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to :

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.