Sunrise School: Building At-Large Special Education Teacher

Under the direction of the schools administration the certificated Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and assists instructional personnel as assigned. The Building At-Large Special Education Teacher will support or fill different building assignments including long-term and short-term leaves of absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements or develops lesson plans and units that address the PA Academic Standards to ensure students with disabilities access the general education curriculum.
• Instructs students in whole groups small groups and individual sessions using appropriate adaptations and modifications to address students IEP goals and learning objectives.
• Monitors student progress using a variety of assessment techniques (e.g. diagnostic formative benchmark summative tools) to monitor student achievement and inform instructional planning.
• Implements classroom level and individual behavior management programs using evidence-based practices to reduce non-academic barriers to student achievement.
• Maintains records (e.g. attendance behavior progress monitoring and academic performance) using formal and informal information systems in order to collect accurate student information.
• Communicates with parents/guardians and district personnel through a variety of formal and informal means (e.g. report cards conferences newsletters progress reports home school logs) to facilitate partnerships focusing on student achievement.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Reevaluation Reports based on student performance data which comply with federal and state regulations and local guidelines and participates in IEP team meetings.
• Manages and works collaboratively with classroom personnel (e.g. paraprofessionals Personal Care Assistants) using clear and direct communication techniques supporting students academic social emotional and behavioral goals.
• Collaborates with related service providers and other staff using a consultative model ensuring that relevant information affecting students special education programs are shared and acted upon.
• Promotes students products through physical and/or digital representation (e.g. bulletin boards displays student projects) showcasing learners production and enhancing the schools climate.
• Complete other duties (e.g. bus duty lunch duty) as assigned by building administrators or special education supervisors.

Qualifications:

1. PA certification in Special Education PK-12 required.
2. Ability to utilize email Microsoft Office programs and student information systems (i.e. IEP Writer Skyward) to manage communication information and records.
3. Ability to follow all AIU policies and guidelines as well as building - level procedures maintaining a professional demeanor consistent with the Pennsylvania Professional Code of Conduct.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114 Act 34 and Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting carrying pushing pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Schedule: 190 days

Salary: AIUEA Scale

Benefits: AIUEA Benefit Guide

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter resume PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at theAIU Career Site.

Questions:

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.