Classroom Teacher / Early Childhood

Job Description:

A vacancy exists for an Early Intervention Classroom Teacher to work within the Office of Early Childhood Services - Early Intervention at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit! This full-time position services children from 3-5 years old. This position is available starting the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12/Special Education PK-8 required

• Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 (N-3) preferred

• Experience as a classroom teacher required

• Experience working as a member of an educational team

• Experience with 3-5 year old population preferred

• Current police, child abuse and FBI Fingerprint clearances required

• Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by MCIU upon hire)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, instruction and classroom management.

• Responsible for IEP's.

• Align early childhood classroom instruction with PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood Education.

• Integrate and collaborate to plan instruction with a physical, occupational and speech therapist to provide a comprehensive developmental instructional program for young children.

• Maintain and establish ongoing regular communication with families about classroom learning and student progress.

• Provide oversight and case management of student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Evaluation/Re-evaluation reports.

• Gather evidence and data about student progress towards learning outcomes.

Location:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and services children throughout Montgomery County, PA. Our Early Intervention Program is split on school district lines into four (4) regions within Montgomery County. For additional information about Early Intervention, please visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-early-childhood-services/early-intervention.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 12 months (194 days/year)

2024-2025 Salary:

Bachelor's, Step 1: $52,572/year

Master's, Step 1: $63,582/year

• Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

About Us:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).

• Paid time off benefits.

How to Apply:

Applications can be submitted online at www.mciu.org/jobs (Job ID: 1297). Please contact the Human Resources Office at jobs@mciu.org or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.