Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Special Education Teacher - Resource Room

Location: Page Middle School

Salary: At the appropriate step on the salary schedule

Qualifications:

• Valid Teaching Certificate with a ZG endorsement
• Special Education endorsement, or willing to obtain within 2 years, required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, students, and parents
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
• Willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques
• Demonstrated familiarity with community agencies, resources, and transition planning
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) and Canvas LMS, preferred
• Must be reliable and punctual with an excellent work-related attendance record
• Ability to withstand the strain of the position

Responsibilities:

• Provides effective individualized instruction to address the academic, social and physical needs to middle school level students with disabilities
• Facilitate student progress toward meeting grade level mathematics standards
• Work cooperatively with administration, multidisciplinary team, general and special education colleagues, families and agencies to provide positive behavior support for assigned students
• Collaborate with colleagues from both the Special Education Department and Mathematics Department
• Provide assessment, instruction, and maintain accurate records to meet quality and compliance standards established for district, state and federal rules, regulations and procedures
• Conduct IEP's, ensure accommodations are complied with and met and IEPT timelines are attained
• Help develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans
• Utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention strategies with dealing with inappropriate behaviors

This position is classified as Exempt Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189. Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position. Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential. All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.