Special Education Teacher

MHY Family Services•Mars, PA

14d•$47,000 - $65,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides an educational atmosphere that supports the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of students in grades 1 through 12. The teacher designs and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and instruction to support academic success in alignment with Longmore Academy’s goals and MHY’s mission. The role also supports students’ physical and emotional well-being through positive direction and role-modeling and contributes to an effective school environment. The position includes managing a caseload of special education students; monitoring and documenting progress; developing and revising IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; and implementing IEP and 504 plans. The teacher supervises students throughout the school day, maintains student records, communicates with families and school colleagues, responds to student needs, and participates in team meetings and professional development. The position may include supervisory responsibilities for paraprofessionals.

Requirements

PA state teaching certification.
At least one year of prior related experience in classroom management and instruction of junior and/or senior high school students, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
Current Pennsylvania driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Demonstrated PC skills, including common MS Office applications.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, perform calculations, and work with proportions and percentages.
Ability to adjust information for diverse audiences and present it effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, responsive customer-service approach.
Ability to recognize appropriate limits on confidential information.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, recognize changing priorities, analyze problems, and adapt to change and uncertainty.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accuracy and attention to detail in difficult situations, and accept feedback and coaching.
Ability to handle volatile situations with residents, which may include restraining an individual.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement weekly lesson plans and instructional activities that engage students in meaningful learning.
Identify, assess, and adapt instructional resources to address students’ diverse needs, backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Manage a caseload of special education students; document progress monitoring; develop and revise IEPs; facilitate IEP meetings; and implement IEP and 504 plans.
Supervise students in the classroom and during arrival, dismissal, breaks, and lunches.
Maintain accurate and efficient records and procedures related to student grades, attendance, discipline, and other matters.
Assist in assessing and revising curriculum in response to changing curricular needs.
Document critical incidents and inform the supervisor and Principal.
Communicate as required with the Principal, Special Education Coordinator, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents regarding students’ academic, behavioral, emotional needs, or progress.
Demonstrate advances in students’ academic and behavioral performance.
Provide appropriate de-escalation responses and lead others in following appropriate response methods.
Support students’ academic and behavioral goals and work with them to attain those goals.
Participate in team meetings, professional development, in-services, and other MHY meetings as necessary.
Model professional and ethical standards when working with students, parents, peers, and the community.