Special Education Learning Support Teacher Grades 1-8

Position Details

Southeast Delco School District Special Education Learning Support Teacher Grades 1-8 The district has Learning Support Teacher openings in the following grades: 1st/2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 8th. Reports to: Building Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Provides instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP). Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students’ individual needs. Works cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers, pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student’s program and provide appropriate level of support. Coordinates services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines. Essential documents include but are not limited to permissions for evaluations, evaluation and reevaluation reports, Invitations to Participate, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), progress reports and more. Collects and effectively communicates data and provides ongoing progress monitoring for students on their caseload. Collects and documents ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility. Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings. Provides staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload in regards to characteristics of a disability, interventions, strategies, teaching methodologies, and modifications as needed. Prepares Positive Behavior Support Plans when necessary. Participates in Interagency meetings when necessary. Attends scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development. Develops and implements Crisis Plan & Approved Crisis, Prevention & Intervention Techniques during crisis situations Adheres to district policies and procedures. Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards. Ability to pull small groups or Co-teach in classrooms Required Skills & Abilities: Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program. Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication. Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations. Exhibits excellent classroom management skills. Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions. Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility. Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university required Valid Pennsylvania Certification: Special Education K-8, Special Education K-12 2+ years teaching desired Pre-employment Requirements: Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (ACT 168) School Personnel Health Record and TB test Physical Requirements: 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: $54,000 - $104,000 (dependent on Step and Track placement as deterined based on collective bargaining agreements)