Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. 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. We look forward to your interest!

Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

Takes Direction From: Building Principal and Special Education Supervisor

Schedule/Calendar: 7.5 hours/day 37.5 hours/week 191 days/year

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR EMPLOYMENT PORTAL: Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Elementary (location TBD) - Autistic Support - multiple positions

Summary: 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).

Essential Functions:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and times designated

• 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

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students

• 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

• Works collaboratively with all IEP team members and staff to ensure the student's specific needs are being addressed and progress is being made

• 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

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure

• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement

• 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

• Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress

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

• Provides opportunities for students to be included in the least restrictive environment with non-disabled peers

• 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