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Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)
Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)Focused Staffing • Philadelphia, PA, US
Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)

Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)

Focused Staffing • Philadelphia, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Special Education Teachers (PA Certified K-12)

Compensation Rate : Pays up to $60 per hour

Position type : Full Time

Department : Special Education Department

Reports to : Special Education Director

Employment duration : 10 Months

Position Summary :

A Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals; Holds title of IEP Case Manager to assigned students; and co-teaches with the general education teacher.

Major Responsibilities

  • Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while using data driven instruction.
  • Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
  • Progress monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
  • Case manages assigned students and follows State mandated procedures (Producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings if deemed necessary.
  • Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
  • Document any / all communication with families in SIS.
  • Attending professional developments relevant to the grade level.
  • Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and families
  • Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
  • professional development relevant to grade level and / or content areas(s)
  • Adherence to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
  • Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school wide initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Time Management
  • Education and training
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Learning Strategies.
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Coordination
  • Written Expression / Comprehension
  • Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Flexibility
  • Organization
  • Data analysis
  • Writing

    • Technology Skills

  • SIS
  • Special Education Data Management Systems
  • Google Suites / Microsoft Office
  • Basic office equipment
  • Video Conferencing

    • Education and certifications

  • Certification requirement
  • Bachelor Degree (required)
  • PA Teaching Certification (required)

    • Physical Requirements

  • Sitting
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Talking
  • Pushing
  • Driving
  • Lifting 20-25 Lbs.
  • Moving Up and Down from a seated position
  • Restraining students (training required)
  • Walking up and down stairs
  • Other
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    Special Education Teacher • Philadelphia, PA, US