Temporary Certified Special Education Teacher

Child Guidance Resource•Haverford Township, PA

About The Position

The Temporary Certified Special Education Teacher works in an elementary emotional support private school setting serving children in grades K–8 who are struggling in their public school classrooms. The teacher provides a nurturing, structured academic environment where students maintain academic instruction while learning pro-social skills. The role implements each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Comprehensive Evaluation Report (CER), and develops daily lesson plans incorporating Pennsylvania Common Core teaching standards. CGRC’s Elementary Education Services program combines an academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development. Its goal is to help each child gain the skills needed to return successfully to their public school district. The program also provides group therapy, individual counseling, and on-site psychiatric services. The school-year schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The position participates in multidisciplinary coordination of education and mental health services and supports students’ treatment and educational needs. CGRC describes its work environment as relaxed, with flexible work schedules and support for work-life balance and career development. The organization offers clinical supervision and training, leadership development opportunities, organizational committee and work-group participation, flexibility for classes, internship possibilities, licensure supervision, and support for self-care. Eligible employees may receive competitive compensation, time off, and benefits. Employees and their families may also access discounts through Tickets at Work. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, or human services.

Responsibilities

Use the assessment phase to develop a therapeutic relationship with each child.
Develop an IEP for each child and attend ongoing reviews.
Develop, plan, and facilitate weekly thematic units to meet children’s IEP goals.
Administer standardized testing when appropriate.
Complete necessary paperwork before IEP meetings.
Complete progress monitoring for all assigned clients.
Develop and implement the behavior modification program in the assigned classroom.
Provide individual and group instruction to children enrolled in the CGRC program.
Demonstrate therapeutic relationship skills, including understanding boundaries and confidentiality.
Address cultural, racial, ethnic, and gender diversity as it affects treatment.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings concerning individual children, including case review meetings to access, provide, or coordinate mental health and education services.
Implement students’ IEPs and CERs and prepare daily lesson plans incorporating Pennsylvania Common Core teaching standards.