Special Education Teacher

Green Avenue Administration Building

Lansdowne (Delaware County)

Presencial

USD 55 000 - 106 000

Tempo integral

14 dias+

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Resumo da oferta

William Penn School District in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania seeks a Special Education (Learning Support) teacher to provide targeted instructional support district-wide, developing and implementing IEPs and collaborating with classroom staff to help every student meet progress goals.

The role emphasizes compliance, data-driven planning, and partnerships with families, therapists, and administrators to create inclusive, equitable learning environments that empower students to access rigorous

Qualificações

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education PK-12 or a confirmed pathway to certification.
Master’s Degree in Education or a related field preferred.
2+ years of experience teaching in educational environments.
Pre-employment clearances: PA Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse Clearance.

Responsabilidades

Develop and deliver customized lesson plans that address each student's specific IEP goals.
Tailor teaching strategies to meet the diverse academic needs of students with a range of learning difficulties.
Work with small groups or individuals, adjusting instruction based on students’ abilities and progress.
Collaborate with other educators, specialists, and parents to create and implement effective IEPs for each student.
Ensure IEPs are followed and updated consistently based on ongoing assessments and student needs.
Regularly monitor and document student progress, making necessary adjustments to teaching approaches.
Work closely with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure comprehensive support.
Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development opportunities.
Build positive relationships with families by providing regular updates on student progress and home strategies.

Conhecimentos

Cultural competence

IEP delivery

Assessment & progress

Differentiated instruction

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree

PA Certification: Special Education PK-12

Master’s Degree in Education

2+ years teaching experience

Background checks required

Descrição da oferta de emprego

William Penn School District Green Avenue Administration Building - Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:

Special Education (Learning Support)

Position Location:

District-wide

Bargaining Unit:

William Penn Educational Association - 10 months

Effective Dates:

10/15/16

Position Summary: The Learning Support Teacher provides targeted support to students with diverse learning needs. This includes planning and delivering interventions, collaborating with classroom teachers, assessing students, and developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure all learners have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The teacher works closely with students to ensure their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are implemented, monitored, and regularly updated to support progress in accordance with state-mandated educational standards.

District Summary

The William Penn School District is located in southeastern Delaware County and serves approximately 5,000 students residing in the Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs. We share a collective vision of educating, nurturing, and empowering all students to become career- and/or college-ready.

Instructional Support:

Develop and deliver customized lesson plans that address each student's specific IEP goals.

Tailor teaching strategies to meet the diverse academic needs of students with a range of learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, ASD).

Work with small groups or individuals, adjusting instruction based on students’ abilities and progress.

IEP Development & Monitoring:

Collaborate with other educators, specialists, and parents to create and implement effective IEPs for each student.

Ensure IEPs are followed and updated consistently based on ongoing assessments and student needs.

Regularly monitor and document student progress, making necessary adjustments to teaching approaches.

Work closely with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (e.g., speech and occupational therapists) to ensure comprehensive support for each student.

Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices for working with students with learning difficulties.

Build positive relationships with families by providing regular updates on student progress and strategies to support learning at home.

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education and student accommodations.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance, behavioral plans, and IEP documents.

Advocate for resources and supports to enhance the educational experience for students with autism.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge/awareness of one's own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold oneself and others accountable for promoting and attaining the goals as outlined in Focus Forward & Beyond .
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual, even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
Knowledge of PA Core Standards and Eligible Content
Knowledge of Instructional Planning Guides as it relates to the instructional block
Knowledge of Digital Curriculum components
Ability to courageously lead conversations focused on equity, closing opportunity gaps, and equal access to rigorous, technology-infused lessons.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment.
Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Pennsylvania Certification:Special Education PK-12 or a confirmed pathway to certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Education or a related field of study
2+ years of experience teaching in educational environments
Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) forms
School Personnel Health Record and TB test

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Work scheduled hours consistently
An indoor office environment is subject to frequent interruptions
Pushing, moving, and lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of standard office equipment
Clarity of vision at varying distances
Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
Sitting and standing for extended periods of timeFrequent sitting, standing, and walking
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
Lifting objects with a strength factor of light work
Occasional bending, reaching, and stretching
Occasional kneeling, crouching, and squatting
Occasional pulling, pushing

Level of Compensation: $55,021.00 - $106,222.00

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.

All open employment positions are available on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot, and are not intended to, include every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.