Special Education Teacher_Learning Support_Middle School (2 positions)

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences.

Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

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Title : Special Education Teacher - Learning Support

Reports To : Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

Takes Direction From : Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

Schedule / Calendar : 7.5 hours / day 37.5 hours / week 191 days / year

Summary : 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).

Essential Functions :

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 in order to demonstrate alignment to the PA Core and approved courses of study

Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation

Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Prepares and develops instructional materials and lessons that target the students’ IEP goals and objectives and meet the diverse needs of the learners on your caseload

Uses strategies and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory skills as indicated in the students’ IEPs

When deemed necessary by the IEP, modifies the general education curriculum for each student based upon his / her needs using various instructional methodologies and / or incorporating technology

Develops and prepares IEPs and other special education reports in accordance with special education timelines in order to ensure the district is in compliance

Works collaboratively with all IEP team members and staff to ensure the student’s specific needs are being addressed and progress is being made

Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by PA special education laws, regulations, and district policies

Monitors that all IEPs / SDIs are being implemented properly across all school environments

When deemed necessary, develops Positive Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with the team for students who demonstrate behaviors that impede their learning or that of others

Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure

Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing 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 that they are fulfilling job responsibilities

Facilitates 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 that 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 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 the designated timelines and in accordance with PA special education laws and regulations

Consults the parents, administrators, school psychologists, interagency personnel, and related service providers to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, social and emotional development

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

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education or Certification Required :

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Appropriate PA certification

Requisite 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

ADA Compliance : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements : Sedentary Light work Medium work Heavy work Very heavy 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.

Heavy work : The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and / or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work : The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.