PA Certified_5th grade Special Education Teacher (Co-Teacher for Math & ELA)

American Paradigm Schools•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education. Position: 6th grade Special Education Teacher (Co-Teacher for Math & ELA) Position type: Full Time Position location (School): Memphis Street Academy Department: Special Education Department Reports to: Special education Director Employment status: Exempt Employment duration: 10 months Position Summary: A Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals; Holds title of IEP Case Manager to assigned students; and co-teaches with the general education teacher.

Requirements

Time Management
Education and training
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies.
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Written Expression/Comprehension
Compliance
Collaboration
Flexibility
Organization
Data analysis
Writing
Technology Skills
SIS
Special Education Data Management Systems
Google Suites/Microsoft Office
Basic office equipment
Video Conferencing
Bachelor Degree (required)
PA Teaching Certificatio n (required)

Responsibilities

Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while using data driven instruction.
Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
Progress monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
Case manages assigned students and follows State mandated procedures (Producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings if deemed necessary.
Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
Document any/all communication with families in SIS.
Attending professional developments relevant to the grade level.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and families
Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC). professional development relevant to grade level and/or content areas(s)
Adherence to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school wide initiatives