Itinerant Emotional Support Teacher

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 51,419 - 96,905; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PA Public School Employees Retirement System

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a dedicated Certified Special Education/ Sp Ed Itinerant Teacher. The candidate will provide impactful instruction to students with special needs, ensuring their academic and social skills development. Responsibilities include creating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and maintaining effective communication with parents and educational teams. Ideal applicants should hold a valid Pennsylvania certification and have experience working with at-risk students. Full-time position for 10 months a year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with at-risk behaviors preferred.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction for students with special education needs.
• Plan and implement effective instruction programs.
• Maintain accurate records and communication with parents.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively supervise and manage students

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education PK-12

Certification in secondary subject area or dual certification

Job description

Position Details

• Date Posted: 12/10/2024
• Location: TBD
• Position Type: Certified Special Education/ Sp Ed Itinerant Teacher

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

Provide direct, systematic instruction for students with special education needs that will focus on helping students acquire academic skills, social skills, and coping skills at their levels of ability. Plan and implement effective program of instruction within Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s).

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly and daily for instructional delivery and submit lesson plans to the Program Administrator by the due date and time.
• Deliver instruction effectively and consistently at the levels of ability of the students.
• Accurately assess students’ academic functioning levels upon original entry into the program and periodically through the students’ enrollment in the program as determined by the students’ IEPs.
• Develop legally sound Individualized Education Programs when determined necessary.
• Implement use of various progress monitoring data collection tools for behavior, social, and academic goals.
• Develop and maintain a safe, bright, positive, organized and functional classroom and learning environment.
• Develop and enforce a classroom behavior management system.
• Conduct the activities of the program and classroom in a consistent and fair manner.
• Participate in and lead team meetings, when selected, for multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE), individual educational planning (IEP), and behavioral planning.
• Maintain accurate records and communication reports related to the students including grades, attendance, behavior, and phone logs with parents/guardians, school districts, and agencies.
• Maintain open and honest lines of communication with parents/guardians, approved agencies, and school districts.
• Plan and oversee the duties of instructional support staff as required by individual student case assignments.
• Enforce confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Incorporate overall social and emotional goals with academic instruction.
• Develop and submit accurate budgetary requests.
• Serve as a member of outreach teams that assist school district personnel to maintain students in their home school districts.
• Implement the requirements of IDEA, Pennsylvania Special Education, regular education, and Alternative Education requirements and regulations.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date inventory of materials and equipment within the assigned Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) instructional and related areas.
• Evaluate and assess all students in a fair and impartial manner and develop grade reports quarterly and/or at discharge from program.
• Respect all students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and others with whom contact is made regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and/or disability.
• Enforce and comply with all policies and procedures of the Berks County Intermediate Unit, the programs to which assigned, and the sites to which assigned.
• Implement the Crisis Response Plan when needed.
• Promote a positive image for the BCIU.
• Comply with the dress guidelines of the BCIU.
• Perform other job‑related duties as required or assigned by the Program Administrator or designee within certification guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education PK‑12 required; certification in secondary subject area or dual certification in elementary/secondary education preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with youth and adults.
• Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience preferred.
• Previous successful experience with children who demonstrate at‑risk behaviors preferred.
• Ability to work with and maintain a professional relationship with a classroom specialist and fellow professional employees as a team member.
• Ability to effectively and calmly interact with students of varying abilities, national origins, and ethnicities in a positive, constructive manner.
• Ability to effectively supervise, manage, and teach neglected, abandoned, abused, chemically dependent, delinquent, conduct disordered, truant, expelled, oppositional defiant, emotionally disabled, mentally ill, and/or homeless elementary and secondary students.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability in crisis intervention, including de‑escalation and physical restraint.
• The holder of this position could be required as part of his or her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance (MA) or other state or federal healthcare program. Clearance as a provider by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.

Schedule

Full‑time, 10 months/year

Salary

• Bachelor = $51,419 to $80,190
• Bach+15 credits = $52,136 to $80,915
• Bach+24 credits = $52,927 to $81,715
• Masters = $62,870 to $92,455
• Mast+15 credits = $63,563 to $93,155
• Mast+30 credits = $64,255 to $93,855
• Mast+45 credits = $65,641 to $95,255
• Mast+60 credits = $66,877 to $96,505

Benefits Included

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions