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Special Education Teacher
Location:
Morrisville, PA
Description:
The Valley Day School, a top suburban approved private school for students with behavioral and emotional issues, is in immediate need of a Certified Special Education Teacher for upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. VDS is a comprehensive K-12 educational day program, based at a 10.4-acre suburban campus in Lower Bucks County. This location allows us to provide programs and placements for students referred by public school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania and school districts located in neighboring New Jersey. The school provides specially designed instruction for students between the ages of 4 and 21 years of age, who have been identified to need behavioral and emotional support. VDS is recognized as a leader in the application of Trauma-Informed Care and the use of technology in special education. J ob Summary: Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom and for developing and implementing a variety of formal and informal teaching methods to enable students to achieve their IEP goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with the Clinical and Behavioral teams to promote student academic, social, and emotional development. Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional: Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) within deadlines for each student assigned to the classroom Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in each student's interdisciplinary IEP team meeting Prepares and implements daily written lesson plans Develops and implements a variety of formal and informal teaching methods and techniques as determined to be appropriate for each student in accordance with the approved IEP and student assessments Uses objective data collection systems and approved progress monitoring systems to help ensure that students are making adequate progress on IEP goals and objectives Devises and obtains instructional materials and assures the proper maintenance of these materials Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures Communicates with students' guardian/caretaker(s) on a weekly basis (at minimum) to inform them of and support student progress Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Valley Day School policies and procedures, in a timely manner Behavioral: In collaboration with the Clinical Team, develops and implements individual student behavioral programs Maintains a positive, safe, healthy, and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students Models positive behavior and interactions; adheres to all Valley Day School policies and procedures Training: Attends and participates in team meetings and faculty meetings as requested and/or scheduled Attends and participates in training in Valley Day practices and procedures, as well as ongoing professional development, and applies training to professional duties Participates in training in Safe Crisis Management and applies training to respond to urgent student situations to deescalate behavioral problems Other: Serves as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect under PA state law, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families/guardians Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building and teaching team Minimum Qualifications/Experience: Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include: Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12.) Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and/ or courses Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Experience in developing and implementing Special Education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities Experience in developing and writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) Knowledge of and experience with the Danielson Framework Current CPR/First Aid certification An appreciation and understanding of instructional technology High tolerance for loud, disruptive, and sometimes provocative student behavior Ability to maintain a positive and constructive attitude under stressful situations Working Conditions: Physical Demands/Requirements: Must be able to physically respond to student behaviors, including but not limited to: bend, squat, stretch, reach, follow students, or other approved physical interventions Must be able to implement and perform Safe Crisis Management techniques to respond to student behaviors Expected Hours/ Shift Type: This is a 10 month, full time position with a fixed schedule Monday through Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours may be required. The ability to maintain punctual and reliable attendance is critical to this position. Supervisory Responsibilities: Classroom teachers are required to direct activities of instructional aides such as Paraeducators and 1:1 Personal Student Assistants.
Company:
The Valley Day School
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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