Current Openings

  
                   

 

Substitute Special Education Teacher 

 

  • Teachers are responsible for the planning and provision of education for students. 

 

1.    Develop and submit lesson plans in the approved format to the Supervisor by the
designated time period. Collaboration with other teachers is encouraged.
   Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying teaming 
styles, needs and interest. 
3.    Ensure students are demonstrating knowledge and skills through projects and activities. 
4.    Manage a wide array of student needs and behaviors in the classroom and throughout the school. 
5.    Provides a safe environment for students. 
6.    Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance and grades in a timely and confidential manner. 
7.    Develop and administer formal and informal student assessments in order to evaluate 
students' progress. 
8.    Collaborate with parents, staff, and outside professionals concerning students' progress. 
9.    Supervise students during practice drills. 
10.    Follow school procedures pertaining to duty assignments such as lunch, hall, recess, and homeroom. 
11.    Actively participate in team, faculty and parent meetings, workshops, in-service professional development, and other responsibilities as they arise. 
12.    Provides direction to paraprofessionals. 
13.    Contribute to the IEP team as designated by teaching role -case manager or contributor. 
14.    Performs additional duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor. 

 

Skills and Qualifications 

 

  • Bachelor's degree and Pennsylvania State Teaching Certification in required content area.
  • Must also obtain 24 additional education credits within six years of hire to obtain permanent certification.
  • Preferred qualities and attributes include:
  • A commitment to accelerating student achievement
  • A desire to eliminate racial disparities
  • The ability to create a positive school and district culture 
  • The willingness to foster and promote innovation 

 

Clearances Required: 

  • Act 33/Act 151 (Child Abuse) 
  • Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting) 
  • Act 34 (Criminal Background) 
  • Mandated Reporter Training
 
                   
 

Paraprofessional 

 

  • Paraprofessionals assist and support the teacher with educational and instructional activities, implementing behavior management for students, as well as performing a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.  They do not assume the primary responsibility for the classroom.  

 

Essential Functions: 

  • Support the education of individual students or small groups of students by reinforcing instruction and development of functional, social and behavior skills initially introduced by certified teaching staff.   
  • Support the teacher in order tomaintain orderly classroom behavior.   
  • Performs assigned tasks associated with routine daily activities such as arrival and dismissal, classroom transition times, meal times, toileting, recess and field trips.   
  • Assist the teacher in documenting and maintaining anecdotal notes, observations and other approved forms of documentation when requested by the teacher.   
  • Serves as a source of information and assistance to substitute teachers.   
  • Alert the classroom teacher/specialist to any problem or special information concerning an individual student which comes to his/her attention.   
  • Assist the teacher in making the classroom attractive and the climate conducive for learning.   
  • Plans for lessons and group activities under the teacher’s supervision,.   
  • Supervise children in educational areas, during loading or unloading of buses/vans, and performs crossing guard duty, as needed.   
  • Set up electronic learning devices, develops bulletin boards, and assists with paperwork as needed.   
  • Implement specific behavior management strategies as directed by the teacher.   
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information as required by federal and state rules and regulations.  
  • Exhibit a high level of ethical behavior and model positive behaviors for students.   
  • Demonstrate professionalism and commitment through punctuality and attendance.   
  • Participate in job related growth and improvement activities as requested by the Executive Director and/or Special Education Supervisor.  
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or building administrators.  
 

Skills and Qualifications: 

 

Paraprofessionals must meet at least one of the qualifications listed below:  
  • Completed at least two years of postsecondary study 
  • Possess an associate degree or higher 
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment.  

 

Clearances Required: 

  • Act 33/Act 151 (Child Abuse) 
  • Act 114 (FBI Fingerprinting) 
  • Act 34 (Criminal Background) 
  • Mandated Reporter Training