Special Education Teacher

Pay Range:

$52,175 to $103,563 based on years of certified experience and level of education

Schedule:

M-F 7:45am to 3:30pm; Summer ESY is optional and is paid extra in-additional to salary

POSITION SUMMARY:  The special education teacher implements program goals and provides educational instruction to students enrolled in the Davidson School as prescribed in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP) and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Special Education certification; or eligibility for PDE emergency certification with Educational Obligation Special Education PK-12
• Demonstrated experience coordinating data collection and developing IEPs, including experience in the planning, writing and implementation of IEPs, progress monitoring, positive behavior supports, and the assessment process
• Experience communicating with families, formally and informally, including engaging families in their child's education program
• Experience with adaptive technology preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Experience using/knowledge of electronic student record preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
• Ability to perform CPR and Crisis Management using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; PowerSchool and IEPWriter experience preferred