Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

Bucks County Intermediate Unit•Levittown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
PA Special Education Certification required.
PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.
Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
Maintain technology for students and classroom.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree beneficial.

Responsibilities

Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students.
Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction.
Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule.
Develop, write, and implement IEPs.
Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.
Review procedural safeguards and summarize for families a minimum of one time per year.
Adapt, modify, and utilize evidence-based instructional materials and assessment.
Plan and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to the baseline data and goals from the IEP.
Utilize appropriate databases to keep all required data fields and all required paperwork updated, including but not limited to ERs, RRs, Invitations, IEPs, and NOREPs, entrance and exit data (ECO).
Follow positive behavior support plans and individualized behavior plans.
Drive to serve children in homes, preschools, day cares, and/or other natural environments throughout Bucks County, as assigned.
Use a data-base to maintain current records that include but are not limited to: caseload; student demographics; attendance; due dates for required documents; therapy/instruction notes shared with families and other caregivers.
Communicate regularly with families to provide support and communication.
Attend staff meetings and trainings and implement information into daily best practices.
Serve as team leader for all IEP team members, ensure all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented.
Ensure all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.