ESY Upper School Classroom Teacher - OPEN Position

The Pathway School; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated ESY Upper School Classroom Teacher to join their summer program. This role focuses on engaging students with special needs through individualized educational services and hands-on learning experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in special education and a passion for fostering academic, social, and life skills in students. You will work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure that students thrive and maintain their progress throughout the summer. If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of students with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in special education required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a special education environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized educational services for special needs students.
• Work with IEPs and adapt curriculum to meet students' needs.

Skills

Behavior Management

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Curriculum Adaptation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Pennsylvania State Special Education Certification K-12 or 7-12

Secondary Certification in a Specialized Area

Job description

ESY Upper 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.

Position

ESY Classroom Teacher (Upper School)

Functions

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in special education from an accredited college or university.

Pennsylvania State Special Education Certification K-12 or 7-12 is required.

Secondary Certification in a specialized area is a plus.

Behavior management and/or Autism certification or training a plus.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a special education environment as a Special Education Classroom Teacher. We do count student teaching experience!

Experience must include working with students who may have significant social and emotional needs.

Ability to work with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s).

Ability to learn and apply Pathway’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Intensive Support System (PBIS), 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’academic needs as well as motivate students to engage in the learning process. This includes knowledge of the application of functional activities and community integration concepts in a special education environment.

Demonstrated ability to follow established procedures when students are in crisis.

Compliance Requirements

Must comply with Act 168 and submit a completed Sexual Misconduct Form.

Must 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Required)

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.