Position: 1.0 Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Location: Upper St. Clair High School (Grades 9-12)

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately through LDTR

 

Summary:

 

Provide special education services through the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).  Collaborate and communicate with students, families, and staff to support the unique needs of learners. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Facilitate collaboration with team members to support the students’ academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs 
• Ensure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning while building a positive rapport with students
• Implement positive behavioral and effective classroom management strategies
• Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and administrators regarding student matters
• Communicate with professionalism in all required areas
• Collaborate with the special education curriculum leader and district leadership to understand yearly roles and responsibilities as dictated by student need
• Understanding of special education process, procedures, and compliance
• Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• Experience and knowledge of various behavior management techniques to support students’ emotional and social goals
• Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, staff, and, administration
• Ability to implement policy and procedures
• Exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Effective oral and written communication

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• PA teaching certificate in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12) 
• Experience in either a public or private education setting is preferred