What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (SIGN ON BONUS OF $1,000) position at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth?
Job Description
Job Description
Title :
Special Education Teacher (Emotional Learning Support-High School)
FLSA : Exempt
Reports To :
Chief Clinical Officer
Organization Summary :
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth ("TLC") is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. For more information, please visit https : / / TheLincolnCenter.com
Position Summary :
The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision and have the primary responsibility to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that meet state-mandated standards. Each teacher will also communicate regularly and effectively with students / parents.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for the education of students and implementation of IEP's
- Work directly with students with special education needs and teams who support these students
- Provide 1 : 1 training to staff in the areas of instruction and behavior as required by IEP
- Develop IEP's in conjunction with IEP teams
- Prepare lessons in accord with PA State Standards and student IEPs
- Implement adaptations for testing and assessment
- Identify accommodations and specially designed instruction to ensure student success
- Develop individual assessments and administer diagnostic tests to access students' academic achievement
- Collaborate with School Psychologist to develop Positive Behavior Support Plans
- Implement Crisis Intervention and Safety Care strategies
- Collect data and monitor student progress reports
- Work effectively with teacher assistant and other members of the IEP team
- Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student
- Assume additional duties as assigned by program Director
Skills & Knowledge :
Transforming lives and communities - one moment, one choice, one connection at a time"
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Education & Experience :
Work Environment :
Public school setting
Work Hours :
This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 43-week position
Travel : Minimal travel
EEO Statement :
TLC is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis recognized by federal, state or local law.