Special Education Teacher

Company: Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Candidates interested in applying for this position should submit their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Dr. Danielle Heeney, Director of Special Education. Please note Teacher - StKS- 112021 in subject line. St. Katherine's School, 930 Bowman Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096 St. Katherine's School serves students with intellectual disabilities and autism from age 5 to adult. The Wynnewood location is seeking a skilled and passionate special education teacher to collaborate with a classroom assistant to provide instruction for a class of up to six elementary-aged students with autism and intellectual disabilities. QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a true passion for special education and students who are served in our schools. Experience instructing students with autism. Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives designed to meet the individual needs of the students in the classroom. Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning by providing access to a variety of learning materials and teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of students, behaviors, and organizing and effectively structuring learning experiences in the classroom and community settings. Demonstrate a clear and deep understanding of disability categories under IDEA and in determining student needs. Ability to apply that understanding in short term and long-term planning for student learning. Apply knowledge of special education procedural requirements; data collection, IEP technical compliance, student progress monitoring and individual program development. Ability to work and communicate effectively with building level staff and outside agencies. Ability to coordinate multiple paraprofessionals to meet the educational, personal care and social needs of the students. Specific knowledge and skills in working with students who have limited functional verbal communication Ability to assist with toilet training The teacher must have a degree in special education and their PA certification As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee's failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual's legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

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