What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Gideon Math & Reading - Warminster?
Benefits:
- Simple IRA
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
LOOKING FOR EXTRAORDINARILY PASSIONATE PEOPLE
$55,000 Base | Paid Benefits | Safe and Supportive Environment with Positive Reinforcement
Please apply directly on our website at: https://keystonefreedomacademy.org/now-hiring/
Please apply directly on our website at: https://keystonefreedomacademy.org/now-hiring/
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)
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.
Functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $100,000
