What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Gideon Math and Reading Center?
LOOKING FOR EXTRAORDINARILY PASSIONATE PEOPLE
55,000 Base | Paid Benefits | Safe and Supportive Environment with Positive Reinforcement
JOB SUMMARY : We are interested in recent graduates and experienced educators with a calling to work with socially, emotionally, and behaviorally challenged students in a safe, hands-off environment teaching students strategies to access their academics.
Join a dynamic team of educational professionals who believe in replacing discouragement with hope by creating a structured, systematic, and supportive learning environment free from harm.
Starting Salary - $55K - $100K plus $3,000 merit based bonus
Paid Benefits : Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K / yr), Full Medical Coverage, Dental, Vision, Contribution to Simple IRA (3%), and Merit-Based Bonus Payouts.
Job Types : Full-time, Contract
License / Certification :
- PA Special Education Certification (Preferred)
- Emergency Certification (if credentials are met)
- Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include : present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
- Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including the integration of technology.
- Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
- Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
- Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
- Minimum B.A / B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education or subject area.
- Current Pennsylvania teaching license in required content area.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
- Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
- Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
- Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.
- Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
- Must have proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and / or support up to 50 pounds (and / or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.
- Simple IRA
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Monday to Friday
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule : Monday-Friday
Work Location : In-person at our Warminster, PA or Media, PA locations
Immediate openings with opportunities for additional employment in our after-school and 5-week extended school year summer program.
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Job Types : Full-time, Contract
Pay : $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
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Work Location : In person
Please apply directly on our website at :
Compensation : $55,000.00 per year
Gideon Math & Reading locations are the leading after-school learning centers for kids ages 4 to 12 years. We build confidence through academic mastery through our proven step-by-step curriculum allowing each child to work at his or her own pace.
JOIN OUR TEAM! Get a great job where teaching children is fun AND rewarding! No experience required! We'll train you. We offer flexible shifts that are perfect for students or those who want some extra hours without working late nights. If you love teaching and working with kids, we'd love to talk.
Salary : $55,000 - $100,000
