Lead Teacher- The Mapleton School
About The Position
If teaching is your passion, then you’ll enjoy being a Lead Teacher . Here’s your chance to supervise and support educational staff in a supportive environment. Being a Lead Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Lead Teacher will provide supervision and support to on-site Special Education Teachers working in our Mapleton School. This position is a 10 month position located in Malvern PA. Salary: $58,885.05 - $67,128.96 (based on years of experience Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Every day as a Lead Teacher you will: Own supervision of IEPs and IEP process Complete initial transition IEP for new students within 30 days Share training responsibiliites of teachers and support staff on special education related material Co-teach / push into classrooms to assist teacher adoption of new skills Serve as a building-level leader in core and supplementary curricular resources Drive data collection and progress reporting process Supervise Special Education Teachers and complete observations You will be offered: Low student-teacher ratios Supervisor always available to support classroom teachers and staff Extensive training in research based interventions Classrooms equipped with state of the art technology Unique programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum, such as: art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, life-skills and more BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. #Sponsored
Requirements
- Special Education PA Instructional II Certification
- Master’s Degree (attained or in progress)
- 5 years Special Education classroom teaching experience
- Strong understanding of Special Education law and best practices
- Background in Special Education center-based placements / APSs
Nice To Haves
- Familirity with IEP Writer
- familiarity with Danielson framework preferred
Responsibilities
- Own supervision of IEPs and IEP process
- Complete initial transition IEP for new students within 30 days
- Share training responsibiliites of teachers and support staff on special education related material
- Co-teach / push into classrooms to assist teacher adoption of new skills
- Serve as a building-level leader in core and supplementary curricular resources
- Drive data collection and progress reporting process
- Supervise Special Education Teachers and complete observations
Benefits
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
