Special Education Teacher: Emotional Support

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit seeks a Special Education Teacher: Emotional Support to join our on-site program in Levittown, PA. You will design and implement IEP-based curricula, provide academic, community, and social instruction, and collaborate with families and staff to meet student needs.

This 193-day calendar position requires PA certifications, readiness to work face-to-face, and the ability to adapt lessons for diverse learners in home and classroom settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
• Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Maintain technology for students and classroom
• Collect data daily/weekly on all IEP goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs
• Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensures all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented
• This position requires active supervision of students across various educational settings and the ability to respond appropriately and efficiently to students, classroom, or safety needs.

Skills

Effective communication

In-home and online delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree beneficial

PA Special Education Certification

PA K-12 Regular Education Certification

Job description

Job Description - Special Education Teacher: Emotional Support (26000312)

Job Description

Special Education Teacher: Emotional Support - ( 26000312 )

Description

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other
instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Professional Staff Core Essential Functions:

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position.

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Maintain technology for students and classroom
• Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs

Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs

Supervisory Responsibility:

Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensures all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator, the Teacher ensures all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.

Physical Demands:

This position requires regular onsite presence and includes a combination of sedentary and active physical duties. Employeesare regularly required tosit, communicate effectively, use hands for fine motor tasks, and move throughout the work environment. Frequent activities may include walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods of time. Depending on assignment and student needs, employees may alsobe requiredtoassistwith transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities.

The employee must be able tolift upto 10 poundsfrequentlyand up to 25 pounds occasionally.Certain assignments may requireassistingstudents with mobility or physical support needs that exceed 25 pounds, withappropriate trainingand support providedin accordance withprogram expectations and safety procedures.

This position requires active supervision of students across various educational settings and the ability to respond appropriately and efficiently tostudents, classroom, or safety needs. Responsibilities may include implementing approved crisis intervention techniques, supporting students with diverse educational, behavioral, communication, and personal care needs, andmaintaininga safe and supportive learning environment. Specific vision abilitiesrequiredfor this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may work in environments with elevated noise levels and varying behavioral or emotional support needs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must also be able to hear and interpret sounds within the environment, including student communication, alarms, and other potential safety concerns.

Regular attendance, dependable onsite presence, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position arerequired.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work aregenerally Mondaythrough Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on district assignments, program needs, meetings,training, or organizational priorities

Travel:

Travel isrequiredfor this position and may include travel to Bucks IU locations, client sites, constituent school districts, community agencies, professional conferences,trainings, state and regional meetings, and other program-related activities. Travel requirements vary based on operational andprogramneeds.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Meet the designation ofthis position byshowing evidence of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree beneficial.
• PA Special Education Certification required.
• PA K-12 Regular Education Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members, including parents, and across a variety of mediums including oral, written and virtual.
• Proficiency with in-home and online delivery of education and instructional materials.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer:

The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Primary Location

US-PA-Levittown

Work Locations

Samuel Everitt School 145 Forsythia Drive South Levittown 19056

Job

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