Floating Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The CoVE Floating Teacher under the direction of the Director of Instructional Programs-CoVE or the Supervisor of Special Education-CoVE. The CoVE Floating Teacher is responsible for covering teacher absences and scheduled leave, providing support for classroom teams. The CoVE Floating Teacher will exhibit a high degree of collaboration with all team members and will be a self-starter initiating ways to support teachers, students, and staff in the CoVE program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as substitute teacher during teacher absences assuming responsibility for the class, performing all tasks of the absent teacher
• Employs special education strategies and techniques during instruction, while adhering to the IEP, to increase student achievement
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student’s IEP and behavior plan, by employing techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Utilizes and adheres to data collection systems developed by the teacher and behavior consultant
• Works with small groups to support/enhance student learning in certified area of expertise
• Assists with administering weekly, state, or local assessments (i.e. DRA, Spelling Inventory, Acadience, PSSA, PASA etc.)
• Maintains accurate and complete student records (attendance, special education paperwork, etc.) and prepares reports, as required by law, organization policies, and administrative regulations during the teacher’s absence
• Collaborates with instructional staff, district personnel, and parents to improve the quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives, as appropriate
• Follows all expectations for professional behavior/dress as required in a public school setting
• Completes other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not require supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, running, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment.

The position requires that individual have strong time management skills and the ability to demonstrate a high level of flexibility as job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed, to support CoVE classrooms. Subject to inside environmental conditions.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE

Full-time days and hours of the workweek are Monday through Friday as agreed upon by management, the classroom schedule, and the respective school district calendar. This position is also expected to attend a range of 5-10 professional development days annually. There is incentivized compensation provided to those staff that work the Extended School Year schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Instructional I Special Education PK-8 or PK-12 certification
• Previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis programming
• Successful completion and renewal of emergency prevention and intervention strategies
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
• Successful completion of all required PA Department of Education training required
• High proficiency of technology, Microsoft Office Products, and internet applications required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to work efficiently with a service-oriented attitude with frequent interruptions
• Demonstrates strong relationship and networking skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Problem solves in a positive manner to analyze issues and create action plans
• Demonstrates flexibility, receptiveness to change, tactfulness, patience, and professionalism