Specialized Therapeutic Teacher - Certification Required

Specialized Therapeutic Teacher - Certification Required Woods Services - 3.3 Langhorne, PA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Behavior management for students with special needs Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Professional collaboration in IEP development Student performance assessment strategies Mid-level Master's degree Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Team management Teacher coaching Safe environment creation Personnel management in education Classroom experience Working with students with special education needs Lesson planning Classroom Teaching IEP implementation Special Education Certification Classroom management interventions Full Job Description We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment. Join a team that values your talent as much as your heart! Woods Services cultivates an environment where your expertise in specialized education directly transforms the lives of children and adolescents with complex disabilities. Utilizing a PBIS framework, you'll lead a classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement and behavioral success. We are seeking Specialized Therapeutic Teachers who thrive in a mission driven, supportive, resource-rich environment. At Woods Services, our educators are empowered with a high staff-to-student ratio, ensuring the dedicated classroom assistance needed to focus on true, individualized progress. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance PTO- Paid time off On-site medical center 403b retirement plan Continuing education programs Tuition assisted program Career growth opportunities $5000 Sign On Bonus (conditional)

Salary:

Certified Special Education Teacher Bachelor Degree:

starting salary $60,000 plus

Certified 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 thru

Friday:

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.