A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
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Job Summary:
Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plans curriculum, prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students. All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA standards. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommunicating, or off-site work arrangements.
Essential Functions:
Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence Oversee the safety of students and staff throughout the day Adapt and modify instructional materials Maintain technology for students and classroom Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and reporting out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule Develop, write and implement IEP's Utilize evidence based instructional materials and assessment Follow school-wide positive behavior support plan and individualized behavior plans
Supervisory Responsibility:
No supervisory responsibilities
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel:
Some travel may be required for out of school meetings.
Qualifications Education and Experience:
Level of Degree:
Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree PA Special Education Certification PA K-12
Regular Education Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents. The Bucks IU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The practice of providing reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed at any point during the recruiting, hiring, or at any time during employment with the Bucks IU, please contact the Director of Human Resources at HR@bucksiu.org
Primary Location :
US-PA-Levittown Work Locations :
Samuel Everitt School 145 Forsythia Drive South Levittown 19056
Job :
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