What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher- Emotional Support ELA Grades 9-12 position at Southeast Delco, PA?
Southeast Delco School District
Special Education Emotional Support Teacher (ELA)
Academy Park High School- Grades 9-12
Position Summary
The Emotional Support Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students at the secondary level, providing emotional support and guidance to students who exhibit behavioral, emotional, or social challenges. Responsible for createing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, focusing on their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development. The Emotional Support Teacher collaborates with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive learning environment. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides instruction and support to special education students in accordance with their individualized education program (IEP).
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to address students' individual needs.
- Works cooperatively with district staff, including regular education teachers, pupil services staff, and related service staff, and when appropriate, outside agencies to coordinate student's program and provide appropriate level of support.
- Coordinates services for students on caseload by being the case manager and preparing all essential documents and other documents, adhering to timelines. Essential documents include but are not limited to permissions for evaluations, evaluation and reevaluation reports, Invitations to Participate, Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Notice of Recommended Educational Placement (NOREP), progress reports and more.
- Collects and effectively communicates data and provides ongoing progress monitoring for students on their caseload.
- Collects and documents ESY-Extended School Year data to determine eligibility.
- Participates actively as part of the Multidisciplinary team and facilitates IEP meetings.
- Provides staff development to professional staff and support staff on particular needs of students on caseload in regards to characteristics of a disability, interventions, strategies, teaching methodologies, and modifications as needed.
- Prepares Positive Behavior Support Plans when necessary.
- Participates in Interagency meetings when necessary.
- Attends scheduled Special Education Department meetings and professional development.
- Develops and implements Crisis Plan & Approved Crisis, Prevention & Intervention Techniques during crisis situations
- Adheres to district policies and procedures.
- Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
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Level of Compensation : Step and Track placement as deterined based on collective bargaining agreement
Disclaimer :
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
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