Special Education Teacher RTF Case Manager

Job Summary: Distinguishing responsibilities for the position of Special Education - RTF Case Manager are completing IEP revisions for assigned Residential Treatment Facility (RTFs) students. Therefore this employee must have excellent Technical Skills needed to obtain and revise special education documents local knowledge of facilities and resources to implement revised IEPs expertise in legal requirements and a knowledge base needed to manage related circumstances of RTF students (old documents out of compliance documents missing paperwork multiple placements no records legal/physical custody unclear etc.).

This position will also provide academic community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet the needs of the students including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the state standards.

Essential Functions:

• Outstanding technical and administrative skills
• Sound operational knowledge of the RTFs
• Knowledge of public systems to support RTF students
• Maintaining technology for students and classroom
• Collecting data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and reporting out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Developing writing and implementing IEPs.
• Convenes all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department as needed to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility: Serves as team leader for all IEP team members ensuring all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator the Teacher will ensure all other service providers and team members including the parent are updated and informed of student progress and needs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Instruction may be provided virtually or in the students home.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods and to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Some travel may be required for out of school meetings. Travel may be required to the students home.

Education and Experience:

• Level of Degree:

- Bachelors Degree
- PA K-12 Special Education Certification

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents and across a variety of mediums including oral written and virtual.

- Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.