Special Education Teacher

Company: CHESTER COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Location: Ridley Park
Posted on: May 16, 2022

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