Special Education Teacher - Inclusion & Student Growth

ReNEW Schools; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher certified for Indiana to support students with disabilities within the general education framework. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, developing IEP-based lesson plans, and adapting curriculum for emotional handicapped students.

You will provide consultative services to teachers, parents, and students, implement behavior and instruction strategies, and participate in case conferences and annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Requires Indiana teaching certification with emotional handicapped specialization.
• Experience with emotionally handicapped students preferred.
• Good planning and organizational abilities.
• Strong human-relations and student-centered approach.
• Effective communication with groups of students and parents.
• Other qualifications as deemed desirable by the School Board.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team to determine eligibility for LD, MiMD, and Emotionally Disabled programs via testing, processing and observation.
• Provide consultative services to teachers, parents, and students based on strengths, weaknesses and supports.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Use diagnostic/prescriptive techniques to address processing deficits and teach basic competencies.
• Adapt curriculum for students with disabilities and support secondary level academic/vocational planning.
• Assist with inclusion of students with disabilities in general education.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies and behavior modification plans to foster appropriate social behavior.
• Support students in establishing interpersonal relationships in schools.
• Participate in long-range planning and annual IEP development.
• Coordinate case conferences and annual reviews, interpret data and prepare reports.
• Coordinate system-wide services with administrative personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Plan and organize

Communication with students andparents

Human relations - student oriented

Consultation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Indiana Teaching License with emotional handicapped certification

Job description

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher certified for Indiana to support students with disabilities within the general education framework. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, developing IEP-based lesson plans, and adapting curriculum for emotional handicapped students.

You will provide consultative services to teachers, parents, and students, implement behavior and instruction strategies, and participate in case conferences and annual reviews.