Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for this position has been revised to Friday, July 5, 2024.

Special Education Teacher for Tinicum Elementary School. The qualified and preferred applicant will have a current PA certification in Special Education PK-12 or PK-8, at minimum.

Responsibilities include management of student caseload, small group and individual instruction, supervision of instructional assistants, development of IEPs and Reevaluation Reports and providing direct instruction related to students needs. The successful candidate should have experience in social/behavioral skills instruction, progress monitoring skills, be able to communicate effectively with parents and co-workers, insightfulness in assisting with accommodations for students in the general education setting, and strong classroom management skills. Position will begin at the start of the 2024-2025 school year in August. (New Teacher Induction will take place from August 13 - 15).

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at https://palisades.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1383 : letter of interest, resume, completed PA standard application, college transcripts, copy of PA teaching certificate, 3 letters of recommendation, clearances (Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 current within a year), and disclosure form(s) Act 168. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview.

Deadline for application is July 5, 2024. Letters of interest can be addressed to Dr. Michael Donnelly, Principal at Tinicum Elementary School.

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Link to required clearances: https://www.palisd.org/our_district/employment_opportunities/employment_forms_clearances

EOE