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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.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Celebree Team:
Full Time (30+ hour per week)Benefits Offered:
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Tiers Program
- Career Development
- Short Term Disability
- 401K Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employer Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Child Care Discounts
- Orientation Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Monthly Team Building Initiatives
- Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
- Free Uniform Items
- not an all-inclusive list
Essential Functions:
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~ regulations, company standards, policies and procedures. Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors. Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly. Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and Celebree's curriculum; manages effective classroom transitions. Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques. Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained. Accurately completes all classroom paperwork, e.g., Daily Reports, accident reports, attendance records. Provides support and direction to assistant teacher to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner. Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child's development and classroom happenings. Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom and center and works with the assistant teacher and/or director to resolve.Requirements Physical Demands:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.Education/Experience:
A Teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human servicesBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends