Special Education Teacher

Tamaqua Area School District; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamaqua Area School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher to lead students toward growth in intellectual, emotional, and social development. The role requires adherence to IEP processes, meetings, and IDEA compliance.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, maintaining an effective classroom, documenting progress, and participating in IEP conferences with multi-disciplinary teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other teachers and administrators.
• Familiarity with the process of educational research and statistics.
• Ability to articulate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in written reports.
• Knowledge of Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards.
• Knowledge of IDEA and gifted education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designed.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media.
• Strives to implement the school’s philosophy and objectives.
• Takes precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress regularly.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Assists in upholding school rules and policies.
• Be available to students and parents outside instructional hours.
• Serves on multidisciplinary teams and attends IEP conferences as needed.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Cooperates with staff to plan instructional goals and methods.
• Assists in selecting instructional materials.
• Participates in co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Establishes open lines of communication with students and parents.

Skills

Teaching collaboration

Effective communication

Educational research & statistics

Familiar with IDEA & gifted education

Chapter 14 knowledge

Verbal & written reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Valid Teaching Certificate
• Bachelors Degree (minimum) in the field of Education
• Demonstrated ability to work with other teachers and administrators
• Familiarity with the process of educational research and statistics
• The ability to articulate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in written reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA and gifted education regulations
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports to:

Director of Special Education/Building Principal

Job Goal:

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. Adhere to all requirements, such as IEP, meetings, and communications necessary for compliance with IDEA.

Performance Responsibilities:

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designed.

Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the Intermediate Unit.

Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.

Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

Strives to implement by instruction and action the Intermediate Unit's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by

law, Intermediate Unit policy and administrative regulation.

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when

required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

When appropriate, serves as a member of the multi-disciplinary teams; attends IEP conferences and develops IEP's in areas for which he is responsible.

Attend and participates in faculty meetings.

Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

Works to establish open lines of communication with students and parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

Provides for his own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

Terms of Employment:

Ten (10) month year. Salary and work year established by the Board of Education

Evaluation:

The Director or Supervisor of Special Education shall evaluate performance of this position annually.