Preschool Early Intervention Classroom Special Education Teacher - Elizabeth Forward 3

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Elizabeth, PA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves embedding specially designed instruction and differentiating instruction through small and large group activities to align with students’ individual IEP outcomes and support student progress. The role includes managing the classroom environment by providing leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals to ensure positive student outcomes. Additionally, the teacher will participate in the identification of eligible young children by administering screenings and assessments, and completing Evaluation Report and IEP Development to ensure compliance with the Child Find mandate. Maintaining compliance of required special education paperwork, including reevaluation reports, IEP development, data collection, and other supporting documentation, is crucial for ensuring progress on student outcomes and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role also requires staying current with new and effective practices, program procedures, laws, and regulations by attending professional development to comply with Preschool Early Intervention program requirements. Finally, the teacher will represent and promote the AIU and Preschool Early Intervention by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain relationships that effectively support families and advance student outcomes.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-8 required
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpersonal
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
Ability to travel throughout the County required
Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 preferred
Experience working with the preschool population in Early Childhood Environments preferred

Responsibilities

Embed specially designed instruction and differentiate instruction through small and large group activities to align with the students’ individual IEP outcomes and support student progress.
Manage the classroom environment by providing leadership and guidance to paraprofessionals to ensure positive student outcomes.
Participate in the identification of eligible young children by administering screenings and assessments, and completing Evaluation Report and IEP Development to ensure compliance with Child Find mandate.
Maintain compliance of required special education paperwork by completing reevaluation reports, IEP development and data collection and other supporting documentation to ensure progress on student outcomes and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Remain current with new and effective practices, program procedures, laws and regulations by attending professional development to comply with Preschool Early Intervention program requirements.
Represent and promote the AIU and Preschool Early Intervention by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain relationships that effectively support families and advance student outcomes.