Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

• If interested in applying for this position, please apply directly to the posting on district website for immediate consideration. Direct link provided below*

https://nasd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1361

An anticipated vacancy exists for the 2024-2025 school year for 2 High School Autistic Support Teachers within the Norristown Area School District.

Qualifications:

• PA Certification in Special Education

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people

• Must be cooperative, congenial, and self-motivated

• Ability to complete task and run a classroom with minimal supervision

• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the students

• Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of team to the fullest in educating the students

• Prepare lesson plans in accord with the students' IEPs

• Develop, write, and implement IEPs

• Administer individual diagnostic tests to assess the students' educational achievement

• Provide classroom management based on principles of child development and behavior modification techniques

• Progress monitor goals and report student progress reports to parent

• Work effectively with the all members of the multi-disciplinary team

• Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate which facilitates inclusion of the special education student

• Experience with ABA techniques preferred

• Conduct, write, and implement FBAs and PBSPs

• Work collaboratively with consultants from PaTTAN through the Autism Initiative

• Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor

Schedule:

Monday- Friday

7.5 hours/ day

Salary:

2024-2025 salary schedule (Teachers contract is currently under negotiation) The rates below are the current rates:

Bachelor's - $51,733 to $57,899(Step 5)

Bachelor's + 24 - $54,987 to $62,383(Step 5)

Master's - $58,074 to $66,699 (Step 5)

Master's + 15 - $60,547 to $69,608(Step 5)

Master's + 30 - $63,019 to $72,515 (Step 5)

Master's + 45 - $63,484 to $72,999 (Step 5)

Doctorate/Master's + 60 - $63,947 to $73,485 (Step 5)