Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher

Bucksiu; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher, where you will make a significant impact on the lives of special education students. This role involves planning and delivering tailored instruction, collaborating with parents and educators, and supporting students in their academic and daily living skills. With a flexible work schedule and a commitment to a diverse workforce, this position offers an enriching environment for passionate educators. If you are dedicated to fostering learning and growth in students with varying abilities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employee benefit plan options

PSERS pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; PA Special Education Teacher certification needed.
• Current first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares lessons for special education students.
• Instructs students in academic and daily living skills.
• Evaluates student progress and meets with parents as needed.

Skills

Special Education Teaching

Curriculum Planning

Communication Skills

Behavior Management

Daily Living Skills Instruction

First Aid and CPR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Teaching Materials

Assessment Tools

Job description

Job Description - Long Term Substitute Prep Teacher (24000602)

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary: To allow preparatory time to teachers by travelling to itinerant locations on a daily basis and coordinating and/or providing academic and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to Intermediate Unit Programs.

Essential Functions:

• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials according to achievement levels of students.
• In consultation with Special Education teacher, confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to assist in the development of individual educational programs for students who are at different learning ability levels, including educable, trainable, and severely impaired.
• Instructs students in academic subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
• Instructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and economic self-sufficiency such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
• Observes, evaluates, and prepares reports on progress of students.
• In consultation with Special Education Teacher, may be expected to meet with parents to provide support and guidance in using community resources.
• Administers and interprets results of ability and achievement tests.
• Provides basic instruction to students in accord with district and IU policy, including but not limited to the following:
• Instruction in basic academic skills, including reading, mathematics, written expression, social studies, etc.
• Instruction in activities of daily living, i.e. toileting, grooming personal hygiene.
• Instruction in social skills, i.e. reciprocal social interactions, turn-taking, friendship building, etc.
• Instruction in behavior skills, i.e. increasing on-task performance, decreasing incidents of physical aggression.
• Increased communication skills, i.e. conversational engagement and topic maintenance.

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise 1 to 4 Paraeducators.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PA Department of Education certificate as a Special Education Teacher and appropriate content area.
• Current first aid and CPR certification and updates regularly.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location

US-PA-Quakertown

Work Locations

Itinerant Upper County 705 N Shady Retreat Road Quakertown 18951

Job

School Age Programs-Special Education Teacher, Other Positions