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Special Education Teacher - Certification Required
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What they do
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
Salary:
Certified Special Education Teacher Bachelor Degree:
starting salary $60,000 plusCertified Special Education Teacher Master Degree:
starting salary $70,000 plus Acceptable Special Education Certifications (PA):PK-12, N-12, PK-8 AND/OR 7-12 BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
("After a 30-day waiting period, benefits will commence on the first day of the subsequent month".)Work Schedule:
Monday thruFriday:
8am-3pm (Bi-Weekly Pay) Great classroom staff to student ratios A supportive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential. PBIS framework and BH Management Program Job Summary The Specialized Therapeutic Teacher is responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to classroom. Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives based on this assessment. Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the client's interdisciplinary team. Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom. Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives. Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the students' interdisciplinary IEP team meeting. Maintains and utilizes adaptive/assistive equipment and devices. Prepares and implements daily written lessons plans. Maintains a positive, safe, healthy and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students. Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures. Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and or/courses. Responsible for directing and coaching all staff members in the classroom. Either a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12). Experience in developing and implementing special education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities or related experience is preferred. About Woods Services Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs. Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents, and provides outpatient and day programs.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Bonuses/Stipends