Special Education Teacher - Elementary Intensive Emotional Support (Student Services)

Special Education Teacher - Elementary Intensive Emotional Support Position: Teacher – Special Education/Emotional Support Location: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit - Learning Academy, 1605 W. Main St., Norristown, PA Qualifications Valid PA Certification in Special Education (N-12, K-12, PK-8) – required Ability to work as a member of a team Courteous and able to deal effectively with people Cooperative, congenial, and self‑motivated Ability to work in an environment that could involve physically aggressive students Ability to complete tasks and run a classroom with minimal supervision Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI Duties and Responsibilities Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the special education student Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of the team to the fullest in educating the students Develop IEPs in conjunction with staff and parent input Prepare lesson plans in accord with the students’ IEPs Administer individual diagnostic tests to assess the students’ educational achievement Utilize cumulative records on each child to assist in planning teaching strategies Participate in mental health student group discussion, where required as part of the educational program Provide classroom management based on principles of child development and behavior modification techniques Submit quarterly student progress reports to parent and district of residence administrator Work effectively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate that facilitates mainstreaming the special education student Make referrals through supervisor for ancillary services including testing Keep up‑to‑date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor Benefits Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System) Paid time off benefits Location This position is available at the MCIU’s Learning Academy, 1605 W. Main St., Norristown, PA. Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year) Salary Step 1: $53,997/year (Bachelor’s) – Step 1: $65,007/year (Master’s); placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree. Equal Opportunity Employment The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service agency and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23