Full-time Special Education Consultant

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13; Jonestown (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 68,412,420 - 83,615,180; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is looking for a Special Education Consultant to provide programmatic and individual child expertise to classroom teachers. The role covers classroom management, assessment, behavior supports, and adapting instructional materials to student needs, while aligning with district policies.

The position is not an administrator. The ideal candidate will hold PA certification in Special Education, have a Master’s degree or substantial classroom experience, and at least three

Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred OR significant classroom experience in lieu of master's degree.
• PA certification in any area of Special Education.
• Minimum of three years of teaching in Special Education.
• Ability to lift and assist pupils and restrain students if needed as per CPI/SCM/QBS safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and individual child expertise to classroom teachers.
• Advise on classroom management, assessment, and behavior supports.
• Adapt materials and diagnostic/prescriptive approaches to meet student needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Assessment

Behavior supports

Education

Master's degree

Significant classroom experience

Tools

PA Special Education certification

Job description

Full-time

Schedule

8 Hours/Day (7:30 am-4:00 pm) Monday-Friday 195 Days/Year

Minimum Annual Salary

$76,138 (Master's level)

Purpose of Position

The Special Education Consultant provides programmatic and individual child expertise to the classroom teacher. The Special Education Consultant is expert in matters relating to classroom management, assessment, behavior supports, learning rates and styles, materials, techniques, diagnostic/prescriptive approaches, and all skills necessary to be an effective classroom teacher. The Special Education Consultant shall not be regarded nor function as an assistant administrator.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Education Required: Master's degree preferred OR significant classroom experience in lieu of master's degree
• Certification Required: PA certification in any area of Special Education
• Experience Preferred: Minimum of three years of teaching in Special Education
• Essential Physical Requirement: The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting pupils of ages ranging from pre-school to twenty-one and their assistive appliances. The ability to perform considerable amounts of bending, stooping, and squatting. The ability to physically restrain students in emotional distress through use of one of the following approved methods: Physical Certification Required: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.