Job Title:Preschool Early Intervention Special Education Teacher Itinerant Long Term Substitute
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for the provision of special education services to eligible preschool-aged children in their least restrictive environment. This position conducts screenings and formal developmental evaluations for 3- to 5-year-old children to determine eligibility for preschool early intervention services and is responsible for the development and implementation of special education documents. The Special Education Teacher is knowledgeable of developmentally appropriate practices and effectively communicating and delivering specially designed instruction as per OCDEL service delivery model in specialized and community settings such as preschool childcare or home.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Implements individual and group specialized instruction services in accordance with student Individualized Education Programs by embedding instruction into the students learning environment and collaborating with parents IEP team members and community stakeholders to promote positive student outcomes.
Creates and maintains caseload schedule throughout an assigned region to ensure efficient and consistent service delivery per the Individualized Education Program.
Remains current with new and effective practices program procedures laws and regulations by attending professional development to comply with Preschool Early Intervention program requirements.
Qualifications:
Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-8 required
Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 preferred
Experience working with the preschool population in Early Childhood Environments preferred
Effective communication skills
Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups
Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues while remaining logical and interpersonal
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and work under pressure
Self-motivator independent cooperative flexible creative and responsible
Ability to travel throughout the County required
Additional Requirements:
Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
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 job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting for extended period of time
Lifting carrying pushing pulling 35 pounds
Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers
Hearing clearly
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: Supervisor of Special Education
Department: Preschool Early Intervention
Position Schedule: Based on assignment (Program school year 190 days August-August)
Salary: $26.67/hour ($200/day)
Benefits: AIU Long Term Substitute & Every Day Substitute Benefits Guide
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter resume PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site( send any questions to:
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.
Required Experience:
IC