Elementary Emotional Support Teacher 26-27

Radnor Township School District•Radnor, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The following contracted position will be available for the 26-27 school year: Elementary Emotional Support Teacher at Radnor Elementary School.

Pennsylvania teacher certification – Special Education – K-12 or PK-8
Knowledge of state and federal regulations and legal issues and procedures related to provision of special services (Chapter 14, Chapter 15 and IDEA/IDEIA)
Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn computer/technology use and web-based IEP writing
Knowledge and experience related to inclusion, flexible grouping, and differentiated instruction
Knowledge and experience working with students with emotional/social needs
Knowledge and experience with writing Positive Behavior Support Plans
Experience running social skills lessons/groups
Excellent communication skills

Plan and present a program of study that meets the individual needs of students
Instruct with an emphasis on hands-on learning methods
Instruct with an emphasis on relevancy of subject matter in the every-day world
Provide climate conducive to learning, stressing safety, responsibility and skill learning
Develop lessons with an emphasis on active student learning
Instruct with the use of technology
Assess, prescribe and evaluate student performance based upon objective centered instruction
Work collaboratively with staff to develop accommodations and modifications of the curriculum
Work collaboratively with staff to develop alternative ways to address student learning and emotional needs
Assist regular education teachers and paraprofessionals with implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans throughout the school environment
Adhere to state, district, and school policies
Communicate with parents and community on a regular basis
Work on school and district curriculum committees, as needed
Carry out other assignments as designated by the principal