Special Education Teacher- Autistic Support

Bucks County Intermediate Unit•Levittown, PA

11h•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
Ability to communicate effectively
Uses instructional technology, student data systems, and assessment tools accurately and effectively
Monitors student progress, uses data to guide instruction, and maintains accurate records and documentation
Fosters inclusive learning environments that support diverse student needs and promote equitable educational opportunities
Maintains regular attendance and arrives prepared and on time to fulfill professional responsibilities
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and ethical decision-making in all interactions
Maintains a safe learning environment, follows procedures, and uses sound professional judgment in decision-making
Plans instruction, manages schedules and resources, and maintains organized and effective learning environments
Collaborates with colleagues, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement and program goals
Adjusts to changing student, classroom, and program needs while responding effectively to challenges
Delivers high-quality instruction and provides academic, behavioral, emotional, and individualized student support
Clearly communicates with students, families, colleagues, and community partners through effective oral and written communication
Promotes student engagement, continuous improvement, and positive learning outcomes through effective instructional practices
The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees must also be able to hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.
Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position are required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree beneficial.

Responsibilities

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position.
Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
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.