Special Education Teacher

Elwyn; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and成长

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Davidson School to implement program goals and provide instruction under IEPs and PDE regulations. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to deliver targeted educational outcomes.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven nonprofit that supports students with autism and related challenges.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the IEP, specifically in the areas of academic and behavior goals, objectives, and present levels for each assigned student in coordination with, but not limited to, the IEP team, as well as other designated school personnel by adhering to established timelines, conducting academic/curricular based assessments, recording and reporting data, writing academic and behavioral goals and objectives, completing the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) in line with PDE guidelines and LEA policies.
• Develops, delivers, and differentiates instructional/lesson plans aligned with the school's curriculum and state standards to ensure instruction matches age, grade, and development.
• Designs and implements accommodations for academics, behavior, social and communication needs by preparing materials, collaborating with OT/PT/SLT, engaging 1:1 or small groups, and practicing skills to meet expectations.
• Assists students in developing appropriate work attitudes and communication skills, fostering a strong work ethic and preparing for outside of school experiences.
• Contributes to school-wide behavior plans by completing behavioral documentation, participating in FBA, and completing Behavior Incident Reports.
• Provides oversight and direction to classroom staff by posting schedules and reinforcing assigned responsibilities for clarity.
• Demonstrates professional problem-solving and adaptability to changes, maintaining a mature approach with all stakeholders to ensure effective performance.

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Pay Range: $52,175 up to $103,563 based on years of experince and level of education

Summer ESY is optional and paid Extra.

Schedule: M-F school Days 7:45am to 3:30pm

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Responsibilities

Elwyn seeks a Special Education Teacher to implement program goals and provide educational instruction to students enrolled in the Davidson School as prescribed in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP) and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to the IEP, specifically in the areas of academic and behavior goals, objectives, and present levels for each assigned student in coordination with, but not limited to, the IEP team, as well as other designated school personnel by:
  • adhering to established timelines,
  • conducting academic/curricular based assessments,
  • recording and reporting data,
  • writing academic and behavioral goals and objectives,
  • completing the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
    in line with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidelines and those of the Local Education Agency (LEA) to ensure that student IEPs are current and appropriate for the student's needs
• Develops, delivers, and differentiates instructional/lesson plans and related activities in support of the students' IEPs by planning activities that are aligned with the school's curriculum and relevant state standards to ensure that students are being taught skills that are appropriate to their age, grade, and developmental level
• Designs and implements academic, behavioral, social, and communicative accommodations for the students for each scheduled task by preparing work materials, collaborating with clinical staff (Occupational Therapists (OT), Physical Therapists (PT), School Speech and Language Therapists (SLT)), engaging with students 1:1 or in small group, and instructing and practicing skills with students, to ensure students are being held to appropriate expectations for academic, behavioral communicative, and social functioning
• Assists the students in developing age-appropriate work attitudes and work skills by teaching appropriate communication methods and social skills, exhibiting and encouraging effective work ethic, and instructing and practicing skills with assigned students to prepare students for outside of school experiences
• Contributes to any established school-wide behavior plans by completing behavioral documentation, requesting and participating in the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process, completing Behavior Incident Reports (BIR), and adhering to student's Positive Behavior Plans to ensure consistency of behavioral approach to all students in the school
• Provides oversight, direction, training, support, and work assignments, including but not limited to implementation of the IEP, to all staff assigned to the classroom by establishing and posting a schedule that identifies the daily responsibility of each classroom staff member and verbally reminding staff of assigned responsibilities as needed to ensure clarity in daily assignments
• Models and demonstrates effective problem-solving and maintains a proactive and professional approach to unexpected changes in the job role by demonstrating a professional and mature approach to all stakeholders to ensure effective and appropriate fulfillment of job responsibilities consistent with Elwyn