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.
AVID Teacher Allentown School District•3.1 Allentown, PA Job Details $59,493•$81,690 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree
Full Job Description JbID:
4479
Psitin Type:
Middle Schl Teaching/AVID Date Psted:
7/26/2026
Lcatin:
Suth Muntain Middle Schl Teacher•
AVID Salary Range:
$59,493•81,690
Qualificatins:
A Bachel rs degree. Hld a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructi nal Certificate. Criminal hist ry and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI). T perfrm this jb successfully, an individual must be able t perfrm each essential duty satisfactrily. The requirements listed belw are representative f the knwledge, skill, and/r ability required. Reasnable accmmdatins may be made t enable individuals with disabilities t perfrm the essential functi ns. Such additinal r alternatives t the abve qualificatins as the bard r superintendents may determine appr priate and acceptable.
Perfrmance Respnsibilities:
Cllabrates with ther staff members in the educatin prcess and assists with the smth peratin f the building. Displays an interest in and participates in the ttal schl pr gram. Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care f equipment and facilities. Displays psitive persnal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, gd citizenship, respect fr thers, hnesty and respnsibility as an apprpriate mdel f r students. Abides by the Pennsylvania Schl Cde and the terms f the C llective Bargaining Agreement. Uphlds and enfrces schl rules, administrative regulatins and Bard p licy. Maintains pen lines f cmmunicatin with administrat rs, parents, students, staff members and the general public. Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area r grade level. Maintains an nging prgram t enhance prfessinal cmpetence fr the attainment f a jb g al. Incrprates the philsphy, bjectives and expectatins f the Teacher Expectatins, Evaluatin and Develpment plan in the attainment f prfessinal g als. Recgnizes the basic structural framewrk fr the develpment f instructinal prgrams and wrks tward the achievement f the bjectives. Develps, maintains and cmpletes all required written recrds and rep rts within established timelines. Utilizes a variety f instructinal strategies t attain lessn bjectives and prvides students pprtunities which extend beynd the classr m. Diagnses and evaluates student abilities and prgress t develp effective instructinal strategies t help students meet instructinal bjectives and prvides timely feedback t student cncerning their pr gress. Recgnizes and uses apprpriate technlgical enhancements relevant t the curriculum taught. Demnstrates understanding and cncern fr each student in meeting his r her educati nal needs. Share in ur cmmunity! Grw with ur students! Jin ur district tday and be a part f ur future! The Allentwn Schl District is cmmitted t excellence! The richness f The Allentwn Schl District's diversity is strengthened by its central rle in educating ur students fr America's future thrugh academic excellence and celebrating the culturally respnsive, athletic and artistic range f talent in the schls. ASD students riginate frm 51 cuntries and speak 26 languages. The Allentwn Schl District ffers a cmprehensive benefits package t thse wh qualify. This may include• Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Visin Reimbursement Tuitin Reimbursement Persnal and Sick time PSERS Retirement Fund Eligibility fr specific benefits will be utlined in each labr grup's specific cllective bargaining agreement.
