PA Certified Special Education Teacher- Autistic Support (26-27)

First Philadelphia Charter School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charter school is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Autistic Support. This role involves developing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, monitoring academic progress, and co-teaching with general education staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a PA Teaching Certification in Special Education. The position is full-time and located at Tacony Academy CS - Elementary Campus, emphasizing collaboration within a caring school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• PA Teaching Certification in Special Education required.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Monitor and assess student progress against goals.
• Co-teach with general education teacher.

Skills

Time Management

Education and training

Social Perceptiveness

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Collaboration

Flexibility

Organization

Data analysis

Written Expression/Comprehension

Education

Bachelor Degree

PA Teaching Certification in Special Education

Tools

SIS

Special Education Data Management Systems

Google Suites/Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.

American Paradigm Schools — 8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152

Position

Position title: Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support

Position type: Full Time

Position location (School): Tacony Academy CS - Elementary Campus

Department: Special Education Department

Reports to: Special Education Director

Employment status: Exempt

Employment duration: 10 months

Position Summary

A Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals; holds the title of IEP Case Manager to assigned students; and co-teaches with the general education teacher.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while using data-driven instruction.
• Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
• Progress monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
• Case manages assigned students and follows State mandated procedures (producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings as necessary.
• Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
• Document all communication with families in SIS.
• Attend professional developments relevant to the grade level.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
• Engage in professional development relevant to grade level and/or content areas.
• Adherence to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
• Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school-wide initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Time Management
• Education and training
• Social Perceptiveness
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Coordination
• Written Expression/Comprehension
• Compliance
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Organization
• Data analysis
• Writing

Technology Skills

• SIS
• Special Education Data Management Systems
• Google Suites/Microsoft Office
• Basic office equipment
• Video Conferencing

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor Degree (required)
• PA Teaching Certification in Special Education (required)

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Talking
• Pushing
• Driving
• Lifting 20-25 lbs
• Moving up and down from a seated position
• Restraining students (training required)
• Walking up and down stairs
• Other

Caring School Community

American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities. Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students\' sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS. We have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools. The model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students\' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, to grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons help faculty and staff create a warm, safe, and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others.

All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.