Job Description Summary
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop to their full academic potential. To work in conjunction with behavioral health staff to provide a safe, therapeutic environment that meets the needs of all students.
This position follows an academic school year calendar (10 months with summers off however paid throughout the summer); Optional Extended School Year program in July; Monday-Friday schedule; Weekends and Holidays Off
Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in education
Special education preferred
Special education required for Monroeville location
Experience
1 year teaching experience at the level/specialty area under consideration preferred
1 year experience working with special education population preferred
Licenses, Certifications & Clearances
· FBI, State Criminal and State Child Abuse Clearances, current within 1 year
· PA Certification in Special Education Required
· PA Certification in Kindergarten Required (PK-4 or K-6)
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiated instruction.
- Works collaboratively with behavioral health staff to:
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in relevant meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
- Obtains and maintains certification in crisis intervention techniques
- Executes physical management of the child/adolescent as needed and prescribed by approved crisis management system and the individual’s behavior support and crisis plans.
- Assist children in activities of daily living i.e. grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding, etc. when needed.
Benefits and Total Rewards Package
- $2,500 Hiring Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Visions plans with low employee contribution rates
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Plan
- Paid mileage for traveling between client sites and offices
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
- Tuition Reimbursement for continuing your education
- Licensure Supervision for FREE !!!
Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.
WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy or military/veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
