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Special Education Teacher
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Education and Training
Specialty
Special Education Teacher
Location
19067, Morrisville, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
The Valley Day School, a top suburban approved private school for students with behavioral and emotional issues, is in immediate need of a Certified Special Education Teacher for upcoming 2023-2024 academic year.
VDS is a comprehensive K-12 educational day program, based at a 10.4-acre suburban campus in Lower Bucks County. This location allows us to provide programs and placements for students referred by public school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania and school districts located in neighboring New Jersey. The school provides specially designed instruction for students between the ages of 4 and 21 years of age, who have been identified to need behavioral and emotional support. VDS is recognized as a leader in the application of Trauma-Informed Care and the use of technology in special education.
Job Summary: Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom and for developing and implementing a variety of formal and informal teaching methods to enable students to achieve their IEP goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with the Clinical and Behavioral teams to promote student academic, social, and emotional development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional:
Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) within deadlines for each student assigned to the classroom
Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives
Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in each student's interdisciplinary IEP team meeting
Prepares and implements daily written lesson plans
Develops and implements a variety of formal and informal teaching methods and techniques as determined to be appropriate for each student in accordance with the approved IEP and student assessments
Uses objective data collection systems and approved progress monitoring systems to help ensure that students are making adequate progress on IEP goals and objectives
Devises and obtains instructional materials and assures the proper maintenance of these materials
Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures
Communicates with students' guardian/caretaker(s) on a weekly basis (at minimum) to inform them of and support student progress
Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Valley Day School policies and procedures, in a timely manner
Behavioral:
In collaboration with the Clinical Team, develops and implements individual student behavioral programs
Maintains a positive, safe, healthy, and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students
Models positive behavior and interactions; adheres to all Valley Day School policies and procedures
Training:
Attends and participates in team meetings and faculty meetings as requested and/or scheduled
Attends and participates in training in Valley Day practices and procedures, as well as ongoing professional development, and applies training to professional duties
Participates in training in Safe Crisis Management and applies training to respond to urgent student situations to deescalate behavioral problems
Other:
Serves as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect under PA state law, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families/guardians
Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building and teaching team
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include: Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12.)
Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and/ or courses
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Experience in developing and implementing Special Education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities
Experience in developing and writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Knowledge of and experience with the Danielson Framework
Current CPR/First Aid certification
An appreciation and understanding of instructional technology
High tolerance for loud, disruptive, and sometimes provocative student behavior
Ability to maintain a positive and constructive attitude under stressful situations
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Must be able to physically respond to student behaviors, including but not limited to: bend, squat, stretch, reach, follow students, or other approved physical interventions
Must be able to implement and perform Safe Crisis Management techniques to respond to student behaviors
Expected Hours/ Shift Type: This is a 10 month, full time position with a fixed schedule Monday through Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours may be required. The ability to maintain punctual and reliable attendance is critical to this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Classroom teachers are required to direct activities of instructional aides such as Paraeducators and 1:1 Personal Student Assistants.
VDS is a comprehensive K-12 educational day program, based at a 10.4-acre suburban campus in Lower Bucks County. This location allows us to provide programs and placements for students referred by public school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania and school districts located in neighboring New Jersey. The school provides specially designed instruction for students between the ages of 4 and 21 years of age, who have been identified to need behavioral and emotional support. VDS is recognized as a leader in the application of Trauma-Informed Care and the use of technology in special education.
Job Summary: Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom and for developing and implementing a variety of formal and informal teaching methods to enable students to achieve their IEP goals and objectives. Works collaboratively with the Clinical and Behavioral teams to promote student academic, social, and emotional development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional:
Responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) within deadlines for each student assigned to the classroom
Responsible for assessing the functioning level of each student and for developing and implementing goals and objectives
Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in each student's interdisciplinary IEP team meeting
Prepares and implements daily written lesson plans
Develops and implements a variety of formal and informal teaching methods and techniques as determined to be appropriate for each student in accordance with the approved IEP and student assessments
Uses objective data collection systems and approved progress monitoring systems to help ensure that students are making adequate progress on IEP goals and objectives
Devises and obtains instructional materials and assures the proper maintenance of these materials
Directs activities of instructional aides and assures implementation of established instructional procedures
Communicates with students' guardian/caretaker(s) on a weekly basis (at minimum) to inform them of and support student progress
Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Valley Day School policies and procedures, in a timely manner
Behavioral:
In collaboration with the Clinical Team, develops and implements individual student behavioral programs
Maintains a positive, safe, healthy, and controlled learning environment; ensures supervision of all assigned students
Models positive behavior and interactions; adheres to all Valley Day School policies and procedures
Training:
Attends and participates in team meetings and faculty meetings as requested and/or scheduled
Attends and participates in training in Valley Day practices and procedures, as well as ongoing professional development, and applies training to professional duties
Participates in training in Safe Crisis Management and applies training to respond to urgent student situations to deescalate behavioral problems
Other:
Serves as a mandated reporter of child abuse/neglect under PA state law, for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students
Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families/guardians
Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the building and teaching team
Minimum Qualifications/Experience:
Possession of a current Pennsylvania Professional Certificate in Special Education (Accepted certifications include: Special Education PK-8, Special Education 7-12, Special Education PK-12, or Special Education N-12.)
Responsible for maintaining this certification and for maintaining and developing professional skills by participating in appropriate training sessions and/ or courses
Demonstrated ability in written and oral communication
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Experience in developing and implementing Special Education programs and classroom management for students with developmental disabilities
Experience in developing and writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Knowledge of and experience with the Danielson Framework
Current CPR/First Aid certification
An appreciation and understanding of instructional technology
High tolerance for loud, disruptive, and sometimes provocative student behavior
Ability to maintain a positive and constructive attitude under stressful situations
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands/Requirements:
Must be able to physically respond to student behaviors, including but not limited to: bend, squat, stretch, reach, follow students, or other approved physical interventions
Must be able to implement and perform Safe Crisis Management techniques to respond to student behaviors
Expected Hours/ Shift Type: This is a 10 month, full time position with a fixed schedule Monday through Friday. Occasional evening, weekend, or on-call hours may be required. The ability to maintain punctual and reliable attendance is critical to this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Classroom teachers are required to direct activities of instructional aides such as Paraeducators and 1:1 Personal Student Assistants.