Elementary Special Education Teacher – Life Skills 2025-2026 School Year Position Available In Butler, Pennsylvania

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Life Skills 2025-2026 School Year Karns City Area School District 1446 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, PA 16041 The Karns City Area School District is seeking applications for a full-time elementary special education – life skills teaching position. The position will be available at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

KARNS CITY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Director of Special Education

GENERAL DUTIES

The Special Education Teacher promotes and develops successful learning for students who are eligible for IDEA services, manages an assigned caseload, maintains regular communication with those students, their parents, and appropriate staff members, and is responsible for development, revision and implementation of I.E.P.’s.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A.

All required clearances as per current law B. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of education C. Holds an appropriate license from the Pennsylvania Department of Education D. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills E. Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds F. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons G. The ability to work harmoniously with others.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES A.

Provide a variety of situationally appropriate instructional techniques and methods B. Promote high levels of achievement in relation to individual abilities C. Use techniques and methodologies appropriate to student abilities and severity of handicap D. Utilize current and relevant subject matter, adapted to students’ identified needs E. Demonstrate knowledge of an ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction F. Organize instruction using learning objectives clearly defined as student outcomes G. Employ teaching strategies congruent with planned student outcomes H. Select teaching strategies emphasizing student involvement I. Monitor student learning and pace instruction accordingly J. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective student learning K. Develop a behavior plan for individual students as appropriate L. Consistently implement behavior plans for students and record results M. Use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students N. Use approved methodology to provide for the health and safety of students, including administration of medication, or providing health procedures in compliance with School District policies, State and Federal governments, under the direction of a Registered Nurse O. Prepare effectively for class P. Prepare daily lesson plans Q. Provide instruction predicated on course goals and objectives R. Provide instruction pursuant to goals and objectives delineated in student’s

I.E.P. S.

Develop and communicate appropriate grading standards to students and parents T. Assure that grading standards are explained, understood by students and parents U. Assure that grading standards reflect needs identified on

I.E.P. V.

Assure that grading standards in I.E.P. are shared with appropriate certified staff W. Develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships X. Model personal behaviors of honesty, fairness, courtesy, and consideration Y. Maintain a cooperative relationship with administration, staff, students and parents Z. Communicate with parents, counselors, related service staff, and students AA. Communicate with classified, certified, and administrative staff members BB. Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services CC. Provide documentation of student progress DD. Provide timely and accurate feedback/documentation to students and parents as indicated in the student’s

I.E.P. EE.

Assign and check homework and provide feedback FF. Maintain appropriate records of student performance GG. Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student I.E.P. goals and objectives are achieved HH. Modify I.E.P. goals and objectives as appropriate II. Document related service needs as appropriate including medication, health procedures, therapy procedures and other special needs JJ. Provide documentation for behavior intervention plans and implementation strategies KK. Build motivation and interest in learning LL. Exhibit personal interest and encourage student interest in subject areas and I.E.P. domains MM. Maintain a current awareness of literature/activities in Special Education and the broader field of education NN. Maintain an ongoing personal program of professional growth and development OO. Develop and implement annually an approved plan for professional growth and development PP. Identify and request to attend professional workshop activities intended to increase the teacher’s instructional effectiveness QQ. Act as the responsible agent for an assigned student caseload RR. Coordinate the development and revision of I.E.P.’s for verified students within the guidelines established by the School District and State and Federal governments SS. Assist regular education teachers in the location and preparation of curriculum materials to support the student with a disability TT. Monitor and evaluate academic and behavioral progress in cooperation with other teachers UU. Evaluate student needs and recommend future pupil placement VV. Maintain all necessary records for identified students with disability WW. Work cooperatively with the Counseling Department XX. Coordinate services provided to the student with disabilities YY. Monitor use of all equipment identified in the I.E.P. for students ZZ. Perform other related duties as assigned by the principal and/or Superintendent AAA. Perform duties in accordance with District policy and terms set forth in the negotiated agreement BBB. Assist in the enforcement of school and District rules and policies CCC. Assume a share of responsibility for non-classroom student activities within the assigned workday DDD. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment Applicants should submit, as one file, a letter of interest, completed PA Standard Teaching application, resume, transcripts, PA teaching certificate in the appropriate content area, clearances, Act 168 form(s) and three recent letters of recommendation, to bburgdorfer@kcasdk12.org or mailed to Brooke Burgdorfer, District Office, Karns City Area School District 1446 Kittanning Pike, Karns City, PA 16041. Deadline to apply is July 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EOE More information can be found by visiting the District’s website.

https:

//www.kcasdk12.org/our-district/employment-opportunities/job-postings

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $50,920.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person