Teacher (Non Certified)

KidsPeace; Orefield (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Pennsylvania is seeking a Teacher to provide education in a structured environment for emotionally challenged students. Responsibilities include assessing students' needs, creating lesson plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or a related field, and experience with acute emotional challenges is preferred. The position offers a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000 annually, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field is mandatory.
• PA Teaching Certificate can be obtained during employment.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assess children's needs and intervene to promote learning.
• Complete lesson plans and treatment documentation.
• Plan and carry out weekly lesson plans with relevant activities.
• Supervise classroom management and crisis interventions.
• Administer and evaluate standardized tests.

Skills

Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents

Classroom management

Therapeutic intervention

Positive behavior management strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Math, Reading or appropriate discipline

PA Teaching Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Teacher
At KidsPeace, the Teacher will provide education for KidsPeace students in a highly structured and safe environment. Also, where applicable, provide supervision of the classroom teacher aide.

Job Duties / Essential Functions

• Assess each child’s social, educational and emotional needs and intervene therapeutically to promote learning and positive peer and adult interactions.
• Complete lesson plans, due process, report cards, transcripts, behavior scales, and treatment documentation on established schedules.
• Plan and carry out weekly lesson plans. Include activities that introduce, reinforce, review and enrich skills.
• Participate in a team approach, including other teachers, parents, social workers, and psychiatrists in order to review progress, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Supervise classroom management and primary crisis intervention utilizing positive behavior management strategies.
• Administer, score, and evaluate standardized tests for each child on an established schedule.
• Where applicable, instruct classroom aide in all necessary job responsibilities and assist in writing their annual evaluation.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications (Education, Training And Experiences)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Math, Reading or appropriate discipline required.
• PA Teaching Certificate preferred. This can be acquired while employed in the KidsPeace Education Program for those interested in changing careers.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 annually

KidsPeace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.