Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit•Levittown, PA

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About The Position

The Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher travels to itinerant locations daily to provide or coordinate academic and social instruction for special education students assigned to Intermediate Unit programs. The role provides preparatory time to teachers while supporting students’ educational programming and physical needs. The teacher plans instruction to students’ achievement levels, delivers academic and daily-living-skills lessons, monitors and reports on student progress, and may contribute to individual educational program development and family support in consultation with a Special Education Teacher. The position may supervise one to four Paraeducators. This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position, Monday through Friday. The stated work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to district needs. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. The work environment’s noise level is usually moderate. Daily travel to itinerant locations is part of the role; the posting lists travel as N/A.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
Pennsylvania Department of Education certificate as a Special Education Teacher and appropriate content area certification.
Current first aid and CPR certification, kept up to date.
Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and instructional materials according to students’ achievement levels.
In consultation with a Special Education Teacher, potentially confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to assist in developing individual educational programs for students with different learning abilities.
Teach academic subjects using techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition.
Teach daily living skills needed for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency, including hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
Observe and evaluate students and prepare reports on their progress.
In consultation with a Special Education Teacher, potentially meet with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources.
Administer and interpret ability and achievement tests.
Provide basic instruction in academic skills, activities of daily living, social skills, behavior skills, and communication skills, in accordance with district and IU policy.
Travel to itinerant locations daily to coordinate or provide instruction.
May supervise one to four Paraeducators.
Perform additional duties assigned by the department Administrator as organizational needs change.