ESY Lower School Classroom Teacher - Open Position

The Pathway School; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 1,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit special education school is seeking a passionate and dedicated ESY Classroom Teacher for Lower School. This full-time position involves engaging students with special needs through innovative teaching methods and tailored support. The role requires collaboration with parents and staff to ensure each student's success, while adapting curriculum to meet diverse learning needs. Join a team committed to fostering independence and academic growth in students aged 5 to 21. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of students with social and emotional challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with students with significant social and emotional needs.
• Ability to work with IEPs and adapt curriculum as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic testing and collaborate with the diagnostic team.
• Implement Positive Behavior Support Systems and manage student crises.

Skills

Diagnostic Testing

Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

Positive Behavior Support System (PBS)

Adapt Curriculum

Crisis Management

Collaboration with Parents and Staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Job description

ESY Lower School Classroom Teacher - Open Position

The Pathway School’s Extended School Year (ESY) is a 5-week summer program designed to actively engage students in academics, social and life skills, communication, and hands-on learning. The primary goal of ESY is to maintain the progress that the student has made during the regular school year throughout the summer months.

Located on a 12-acre campus in Jeffersonville, PA, The Pathway School provides students with special needs academic, social, and life skills to be successful and independent now and after attending Pathway. Pathway is a nonprofit special education school for students ages 5 to 21 (grades K-12+) from over 50 regional school districts and charter schools. Our unique learning model has solidified Pathway’s reputation as a leader in innovative quality programs, services, and therapeutic support in special education.

At Pathway, enthusiastic and dedicated staff members are essential to our success in serving our students.

Position

ESY Classroom Teacher (Lower School)

Position Schedule

Technical Skills

• Ability to provide diagnostic testing and function as part of the diagnostic team process.
• Ability to work with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s).
• Ability to learn and apply Pathway School-wide Positive Behavior Support System (PBS) as well as individual student Behavior Support Plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students that have moderate to severe social and emotional difficulties.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet students’ learning needs as well as motivate students to engage in the learning process.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures when students are in crisis.
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate with parents, school districts, related service providers and paraprofessional staff to meet student needs.

Core Competencies

• Ability to Manage Change.
• Ability to Provide a High Level of Customer Service.
• Ability to Provide Professional Services to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to be Innovative and Creative.

Compliance Requirements

• Must comply with Act 168 and submit a completed Sexual Misconduct Form.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory PA criminal background check, Child Abuse & FBI clearances and pass a drug test, as well as a TB Test.
• Must be able and willing to drive and have a valid PA driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

This position requires an important level of energy. Physical activities can include both sitting and standing for extended periods of time, lifting, climbing, bending/stooping, grasping, and pulling. Must have full range of motion to provide emergency care and/or administer effective/safe CPI techniques. This position requires walking and could include working in both an indoor environment as well as an outdoor environment (cold/hot).

Education

Master’s degree in special education a plus. Bachelor’s degree in special education required

Certification

Must have Pennsylvania Special Education Certification. Must have Elementary Education Certification in the State of Pennsylvania.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience working with and supervising paraprofessional staff. A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching students with significant social and emotional needs required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Physical Setting: Special education school

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute: Norristown, PA 19403 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Norristown, PA 19403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

How to Apply

Apply at [e-mail]. Please indicate the Job Posting that you are applying to by providing HR with the Job Title in your email. If you are being referred by a Pathway employee, please indicate who referred you.

It is the policy of The Pathway School to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or the presence of any disability.

The mission of The Pathway School is to build academic, social, and life skills in students with special needs to promote their success and independence after Pathway.