Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support/STEP

Bucks County•Levittown, PA

18h•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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree beneficial.

Responsibilities

Maintain technology for students and classroom
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
Able to 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
Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensures all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented.
As the lead communicator, the Teacher ensures all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.