Anticipated Opening - Special Education Teacher, PRIDE Program at Pottsville Academy

Behavioral Health Associates • Pottsville, PA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization providing academic instruction integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. The Special Education Teacher will work in the new PRIDE Program at Pottsville Academy, identifying individual student needs and creating a supportive learning environment. Students may have needs such as anxiety, low motivation, or social skills deficits that affect academic performance.

The teacher will provide instruction to small groups and individual students, prepare and deliver lessons, assess student work, and develop and implement individualized education plans and teaching approaches. The role also involves tracking academic and behavioral progress, communicating with parents and home districts, collaborating with administration and classroom staff, and supporting students’ emotional and behavioral needs.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree.
• Special Education Certification (K–12).
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to represent and promote BHA services positively.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to use technology for communication and reporting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with students with ASD.
• NCPI training.
• Restorative practice training.

Responsibilities

• Teach small groups of students and individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Prepare and deliver lessons to achieve learning objectives.
• Assess students’ classwork.
• Develop, adapt, and implement IEPs and teaching methods suited to each student.
• Use provided tools and equipment to create engaging learning experiences and support students’ emotional needs.
• Coordinate with administration to create individualized learning plans.
• Update parents and home districts quarterly about student progress.
• Track students’ academic and behavioral goal performance for signs of progress.
• Work one-on-one with students who need additional help or attention.
• Establish and enforce classroom behavior rules.
• Set and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to students’ interests and learning styles.
• Work with the classroom Instructional Assistant to complete daily behavior sheets and communicate daily with parents or guardians.
• Build positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and outside staff or organizations.
• Manage the classroom, including challenging behavior, and maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by administration.

Benefits

• Full-time, paid year-round employment.
• Paid leave for sick and personal days.
• Time off for school holidays and breaks.
• Choice of two medical plans, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.
• Company-paid group life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement plan with company match up to 3% of annual salary.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time