Elementary Emotional Support Teacher
About The Position
The Elementary Emotional Support Teacher follows Federal and State Regulations and Standards, as well as CAIU policies and procedures, to meet the instructional needs of eligible children and students. The position provides individualized instruction using CAIU Board-approved curricula and positive behavior supports, supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development, and participates in assessment, progress monitoring, evaluation, and IEP planning processes. The teacher plans and manages classroom instruction, maintains student and staff schedules and records, directs designated educational paraprofessionals and/or personal care assistants, collaborates with school district and agency personnel, and carries out building-related duties. The role may also include assisting students with personal care, supporting inclusion opportunities, and planning or supervising off-site experiences. The position is full-time, follows a Monday–Friday schedule of 7.5 hours per day for 190 days per year, and is based at Hill Top Academy in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Valid, active Pennsylvania Instructional I or II certification in Special Education, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Blind/Visual Impairments, Academic Core Instructional Certifications, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing, depending on the position and posting.
- Pennsylvania Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status for the assignment.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Core Subject Education, depending on the position and posting.
- Strong verbal and written language skills.
- Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
- Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as required.
Nice To Haves
- Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Safety Care, depending on the position and posting, to actively participate in restraints.
Responsibilities
- Collect data, monitor progress, and assess student educational levels for progress reports, evaluation and reevaluation meetings, and IEP planning.
- Participate in evaluation and reevaluation meetings in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Standards.
- Facilitate, lead, or participate in IEP planning meetings, depending on classroom assignment, to develop educational programs that meet students’ needs for specially designed instruction.
- Attend and participate in other student-related and program-specific meetings as appropriate and directed.
- Provide individualized instruction using CAIU Board-approved curricula and positive behavior supports.
- Maintain a pleasant learning environment that reflects student work and current lesson content and promotes academic, social, and emotional development.
- Plan, assign, and direct designated educational paraprofessionals and/or personal care assistants, and evaluate their performance as required by CAIU.
- Establish and maintain instructional, student, and staff schedules.
- Collaborate as needed with CAIU, school district, and agency personnel on consultations, class reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing, in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
- Prepare and maintain schedules, lesson plans, and other information and materials for supervisory submission, review, and approval.
- Complete and maintain records required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and CAIU.
- Perform building-related duties, including lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementing special programs.
- Prepare and maintain detailed, accessible substitute information, including current lesson plans.
- Schedule and arrange, with supervisory direction and according to CAIU and program procedures, evaluation and reevaluation meetings, IEP planning meetings, off-site experiences, and fundraisers as assigned.
- Prepare orders for equipment, instructional materials, texts, and other items according to CAIU procedures.
- Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Consultants about classroom management, student progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other relevant matters.
- Report on student progress as directed by the program.
- Develop and maintain a course of study for students working to complete State or District graduation requirements.
- Assist students with personal care as appropriate, including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
- Know and comply with the host facility’s protocols and rules for staff and students.
- Work with school district staff to arrange academic and non-academic inclusion opportunities for specific students.
- Stay current with relevant theory and techniques through independent and supervisor-identified professional development.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
- Comply with Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures.
- Plan for, instruct, and/or supervise students on assigned off-site experiences.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
