Special education teacher learning support - school

Special Education Teacher (Learning Support), 26-27 SY JobID: 3571

Position Type: Other Classroom Teacher/ SPECIAL ED, MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pennbrook Middle School

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

Takes Direction From: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

A Special Education teacher shall be responsible for supporting students with disabilities by delivering instruction that will enable them to make progress toward their goals as outlined in their individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal/district office administrator

Plans lessons that are differentiated in order to demonstrate alignment to the PA Core and approved courses of study

Demonstrates understanding of the Danielson Framework and executes its implementation

Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives

Prepares and develops instructional materials and lessons that target the students' IEP goals and objectives and meet the diverse needs of the learners on your caseload

Uses strategies and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory skills as indicated in the students' IEPs

When deemed necessary by the IEP, modifies the general education curriculum for each student based upon his/her needs using various instructional methodologies and/or incorporating technology

Develops and prepares IEPs and other special education reports in accordance with special education timelines in order to ensure the district is in compliance

Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by PA special education laws, regulations, and district policies

Monitors that all IEPs/SDIs are being implemented properly across all school environments

When deemed necessary, develops Positive Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with the team for students who demonstrate behaviors that impede their learning or that of others

Teaches personal development/functional skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy

Monitors special education assistants to ensure that they are fulfilling job responsibilities

Facilitates use of assistive devices, support technology and provides assistance with activities of daily living

Ensures that student goals are monitored during the duration of the IEP with effective progress monitoring

Supports use of all necessary supplementary aids and services to provide meaningful access

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Schedules and holds all special education meetings within the designated timelines and in accordance with PA special education laws and regulations

Consults the parents, administrators, school psychologists, interagency personnel, and related service providers to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, social and emotional development

Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence

Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

Education or Certification Required
Bachelor's degree in Education

Knowledge of content and pedagogy of counseling theory, best practices, and techniques

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders, orally and in writing

Familiarity with technology applications including but not limited to LinkIt, Infinite Campus, Canvas, and Google Suite

Ability to organize physical space that supports learning

Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

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