Special Education Teacher
Company: CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Location: Ridley Park
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Title: Special Education TeacherTerms of Employment: 10
MonthsReports To: Principal and Director of Special Education and
Pupil Service To Apply: Please visit the Chester Community Charter
School website and click on Staff - Employment Opportunities Job
Summary:The Special Education Teacher develops and provides
specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with
disabilities. This teacher evaluates and assesses student progress
against instructional objectives and measurable goals, follows
State mandated procedures and functions as the Individual Education
Plan (IEP) manager to assigned students.Essential
Functions:Provides research-based specialized instruction to
address the instructional goals and objectives contained within
each student's IEPAssesses student progress and determines the need
for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional
techniquesEmploys various teaching techniques, methods and
principals of learning to enable students to meet their IEP
goalsDevelops and implements annual IEP plans for students to
include: present levels of educational performance, special
education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the
special education and related services required to meet those
goalsSchedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child
study team members and others in developing instructional goals and
strategiesServes as primary contact for the parentEstablishes and
maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school
premises or during school activitiesEmploys and implements a
classroom structure and consistency to encourage student
responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with
school policies and proceduresComplies with policies, regulations
and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School;
communicates effectively with parents and work collaboratively with
staffDisplays high-level professional conduct and image at all
times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record;
and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership
roles outside the classroomMay assist students and parents with
managing behavioral difficulties including various types of
disability that may cause students to learn differentlySkilled and
experienced to teach students with at higher level of need, if
necessary including but not limited to autism, emotional support,
resource room, life skills, etc.May plan and deliver educational
instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional
disabilities, students who may need life skills support, and
resource room supportAssists students with coping and provides
techniques to help students adapt to their school communityPromotes
classroom structure, rules and proceduresPerforms other related
duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Special
Education from an accredited college or universityPennsylvania
Criminal Record Check ClearancePennsylvania Child Abuse
ClearanceFBI Criminal Background
ClearanceCertifications/Licenses:Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Instructional Certificate in Special EducationDemonstrated
Knowledge of:The principles, practices and methods of special
education for grade level educationThe contents, materials,
methodologies and practices utilized within special education at
the respective grade levelAll relevant Pennsylvania and Federal
rules, statutes and regulations governing special educationIEP
software programs and related toolsInterstate Teacher Assessment
and Support Consortium (InTASC) standardsResponse to Interventions
(RTII)Positive Behavior Support (PBS)Demonstrated Ability to:Assess
students' needs and learning styles and to design appropriate
differentiated instruction to meet their learning difference
needsUse and apply simulations and technological innovations in the
classroom in pursuit of instructional strategies designed to assist
students with special needsUse planned lessons in a manner that
allows students improve language and math skillsApply critical
thinking methodologies designed to assist students with learning
differencesCommunicate effectively, both orally and in
writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with
faculty, administrators, support staff, parents and studentsNote:
CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any
time. This job description is not an employment agreement or
contract.
Keywords: CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, Philadelphia , Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
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