Special Education Teacher - High School

Pottsgrove School District•Pottstown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A vacancy exists for a Learning Support High School Special Education Teacher. Pottsgrove teachers develop curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups. Secondary special education certification required. Teaching position involves direct instruction, co-teaching, case management, and collaboration. The successful candidate must possess clear communication skills, effective instructional talents, ability to create and monitor appropriate special education documents, and establish relationships with students, colleagues and families. They track the progress of their students and create reports to inform parents about their progress. Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning. This position will be part of the close-knit community of Pottsgrove staff who positively impact the lives of students each day.

Requirements

Secondary special education certification required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Special Education Teaching Certificate
Active and valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate for the elementary level.
An understanding of the latest instructional strategies in academic areas.
Valid clearances dated within one year.
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with special needs preferred.
Prior teaching experience while not required may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum and lesson plans.
Present lessons to students, individually or in groups.
Provide direct instruction, co-teaching, case management, and collaboration.
Create and monitor appropriate special education documents.
Establish relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
Track student progress and create reports for parents.
Maintain a safe and respectful classroom environment.
Work cooperatively with the principal, subject supervisors, and other staff members to develop an integrated educational program for students.
Assess the attitudes, skills, and abilities of students for effective teaching and learning each marking period as well as on an annual basis.
Provide meaningful, appropriate learning experiences for assigned groups of students including differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
Properly refer to the IST process those children experiencing unusual difficulties.
Effectively implement IEP’s of identified children using the resources that are provided.
Maintain a plan book as directed by the principal and submit plan book for review upon request.
Have daily plans readily available for the use of a substitute in the event of absence.
Appropriately integrate technology into the teaching learning process.
Evaluate students' progress as a basis for planning and reporting to parents.
Complete and record students’ progress and attendance on appropriate records or documents.
Modify general curriculum to meet the needs of students with ASD.
Teach in small and large groups, and model evidence-based interventions.
Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans, and provide technical assistance during behavior crises.
Collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals.
Train teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management, curriculum, and instructional delivery.
Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
Participate in staff development trainings that focus on working with students with Autism Support with the instruction and development of students adaptive functional and self help skill areas.