Special Education Teacher- Learning Support Math

Academy Park High School; Sharon Hill (Delaware County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Delco School District in Sharon Hill, PA, seeks a Special Education Learning Support Teacher-Math for Academy Park High School. The role focuses on implementing IEPs, delivering developmentally appropriate math instruction, and collaborating with the district team to support student outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold PA certifications in Special Education and Mathematics, with strong commitment to equity and data-driven planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education 7-12 or K-12.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Mathematics 7-12.
• Master's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate students and implement IEPs.
• Collaborate with IEP teams and school staff.
• Provide 1:1 training to staff per IEP requirements.
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with teams.
• Prepare lessons aligned to PA state standards and IEPs.
• Adapt tests and assessments as required.
• Identify accommodations and specially designed instruction.
• Administer diagnostic assessments to gauge achievement.
• Develop Positive Behavior Support Plans with School Psychologist.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with families.

Skills

Cultural competence

Equity-minded

Diversity awareness

PA Core Standards

Instructional planning

Digital curriculum

Collaboration

Feedback utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA Special Education 7-12

PA Special Education K-12

PA Mathematics 7-12

Master's degree preferred

2+ years teaching experience preferred

Job description

Southeast Delco School District Academy Park High School - Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher- Learning Support Math

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Job Description

Southeast Delco School District

Special Education Learning Support Teacher-Math

Academy Park High School

Reports to: Academy Park High School Principal

The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deiver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students/parents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Southeast Delco School District will adhere to all applicable laws and regulations in assessing an employee's ability to carry out or otherwise meet the job requirements set forth herein in a satisfactory manner.

• Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEP's
• Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students
• Provide 1:1 training to staff in the areas of instruction and behavior as required by IEP
• Develop IEP's in conjunction with IEP teams
• Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs
• Implement adaptations for testing and assessment
• Identify accommodations and specially designed instruction to ensure student success
• Develop individual assessments and administer diagnostic tests to access students' academic achievement
• Collaborate withSchool Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Implement Crisis Intervention and Safety Care strategies
• Collect data and monitor student progress reports
• Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student
• Assume additional duties as assigned by programDirector

RequiredSkills & Abilities:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and 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 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 technology-infused lessonsof rigor
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with District staff and administrators, students, parentsor guardians, outside agencies, and the public, in a multi-ethnic, multicultural, multilingual environment
• Ability to receive and implement feedback to improve practice and systems

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education 7-12, Special Education K-12
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Mathematics 7-12required
• Master's Degree in Education or a related field of study preferred.
• 2+ years of experience teaching in education environments preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Work schedule hours on a consistent basis
• 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 time
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies
• Occasional kneeling, crouching and squatting
• Occasional bending, reaching and stretching
• Occasional pulling, pushing

Level of Compensation:$50,726 - 103,534 (dependent on Step and Track placement as determined based on collective bargaining agreements)

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 principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an 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 as needed.

All employment open positions are made 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 include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Megan Giunta , HR Specialist
• 1560 Delmar Dr.
• Folcroft, Pennsylvania 19032
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]