PA Certified Special Education Teacher

Woods Services•Middletown Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to classroom. This role involves assessing student functioning levels, developing and implementing goals and objectives, evaluating program effectiveness, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings. The teacher will also maintain and utilize adaptive/assistive equipment, prepare daily lesson plans, ensure a safe and controlled learning environment, direct instructional aides, and maintain professional certifications and skills. Additionally, the role includes directing and coaching classroom staff members.

Requirements

Either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree.
Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12).

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing and implementing special education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives based on this assessment.
Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the client's interdisciplinary team.
Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom.
Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives.
Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the students’ interdisciplinary IEP team meeting.
Maintains and utilizes adaptive/assistive equipment and devices.
Prepares and implements daily written lessons plans.
Maintains a positive, safe, healthy and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students.
Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures.
Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and or/courses.
Responsible for directing and coaching all staff members in the classroom.