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Autistic Support Teacher School District of Lancaster - 3.8 Lafayette, PA Job Details Full-time $67,582 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in special education Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Description

JOB GOAL

To ensure that each student will think critically, communicate effectively, understand cultural heritage and diversity, respect human dignity and be responsible to self and community and become a contributing member of society. Essential and Marginal Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain a good classroom organization, management and discipline. Provide an appropriate individualized educational program for each student including the development and implementation of an

IEP & CER

in conjunction with other staff and parents. Assess and interpret student ability as related to desired educational goals, objectives, options disability or impairment through the use of both formal and informal assessments. Meet and instruct classes as time designates and level. Communicate regularly with parents and be available for educational purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Knowledge of assessing agencies. Maintain student records including all required paperwork. Pursue ongoing professional growth opportunities. Plan purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s) when applicable and in conjunction with principal; evaluate their job performance. Attend staff and department meetings as required. Work with regular education staff and students to integrate students into building level activities and classes. Participate in or chair the multidisciplinary team meetings.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Provide home visits as needed. Serve on building and district committees as requested. Supervise corridors, recess, lavatories, lunchroom, and dismissals as assigned. Assist in emergency situations which may include carrying and lifting special-needs students, pushing wheelchairs or other assignments necessary for the safety of all. Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate PA teacher certification. BA required in Special Education. Teaching job experience preferred but will vary based on vacancy. Strong verbal and written communication and motivational skills. Ability to effectively communicate with, instruct, and work with students, staff and parents. Familiar with PA Special Education. Alternatives to the above that the School Board may find appropriate. Supplemental Information

REPORTS TO

Principal

SUPERVISES

Not applicable

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Board's request.

EVALUATION

In accordance with provisions of the Board's policy in Evaluation of Professional Personnel. The School District of Lancaster provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation. The data you provide on this form will be kept confidential and used solely for analytical and reporting requirement purposes.