Empowering Special Education Teacher — Growth & Teamwork

The Vanguard School & Services; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Long-term disability

403(b) plan

Job summary

The Vanguard School & Services (VSS) seeks a Classroom Teacher in Malvern, PA. This 10‑month, full‑time role requires delivering daily lessons and maintaining progress records for students with special needs.

Qualifications include a PA certification and a Bachelor’s in Special Education or related field. Strong commitment to individualized, respectful instruction and collaboration with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
• Current, valid Pennsylvania certification appropriate for assignment.
• Exposure to and participation in appropriate special education related programming.
• Ability to recognize the individuality and uniqueness of each student & treat him/her with respect & dignity.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

Responsibilities

• Plans & implements daily lessons, academic and behavioral, for students assigned to his/her classroom.
• Maintains accurate records, determines and monitors student progress and provides accurate reporting of students’ progress.
• Plan instructional lessons, in writing, according to a planned scope and sequence, addressing individual differences among the students assigned according to the student’s pre-determined goals.
• Develop, in writing, appropriate goals for assigned students and monitors progress throughout the year.
• Consistently implement behavioral programs, clearly defining limits and expectations, encouraging student self-discipline verbally and by example. Document behavioral incidents.
• Supervise students at all times in accordance with policy for student health and safety.
• Offer instructional delivery that is goal related, clearly states expectations, involves equitable student participation, is properly paced, allows for differentiation, and includes assessment.
• Maintain a record for each student, which reflects the starting point of instruction, the strengths and deficiencies of the student, the objectives to be obtained, the modes of learning and materials to be used, and an evaluation of progress over time, in achieving the objectives.

Skills

English usage

Computers/clerical

Interpersonal relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

PA certification for assignment

Job description

The Vanguard School & Services (VSS) seeks a Classroom Teacher in Malvern, PA. This 10‑month, full‑time role requires delivering daily lessons and maintaining progress records for students with special needs.

Qualifications include a PA certification and a Bachelor’s in Special Education or related field. Strong commitment to individualized, respectful instruction and collaboration with staff is essential.