Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor's, Step 1 - $58,554 for the 26/27 SY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
Job Goal: To follow Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures in meeting the instructional needs of eligible children while providing coaching and support to other educators, schools, families, and communities.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Perform, in accordance with program procedures, data collection; progress monitoring; and assessments of child educational levels in social, emotional and behavioral, academic, and/or developmental areas for purposes of progress reporting and conducting team evaluation/reevaluation meetings and Individualized
Education Program (IEP) planning meetings.
2. Participate in evaluation/reevaluation meetings in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Standards.
3. Provide case management services as applicable (i.e., facilitate ongoing review of child needs; resources; progress; and performance and act as a liaison between school, family, and community agencies).
4. Facilitate, lead, or participate in (depending on the child’s placement) IEP planning meetings to prepare an educational program to meet child need for specially designed instruction.
5. Participate and provide professional development on pertinent topics related to the program assigned.
6. Provide a program of individual and appropriate instruction utilizing CAIU Board-approved Curricula and positive behavior supports that meet the needs of the children.
7. Maintain a learning environment that is pleasant; reflects child work and current lesson content; and promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of the child.
8. Plan for, assign, and direct the activities of designated educational paraprofessional(s) and/or personal care assistant(s) and evaluate position performance as required by the CAIU.
9. Establish and maintain instructional, child, and staff schedules.
10. Maintain contact and collaborate, as required and as needed, with appropriate agencies, private physicians and/or therapists, school district personnel, etc., in consultations, case reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing in accordance with FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
11. Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval.
12. Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU.
13. Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs.
14. Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible.
15. Schedule and arrange, with supervisory direction, and in accordance with CAIU and program procedures, evaluation/reevaluation meetings, IEP Planning meetings, off-site experiences, based on assignment.
16. Prepare orders for equipment, instructional materials, texts, and other items as directed by CAIU procedures.
17. Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Consultant(s) on matters pertaining to the general management of the classroom, child progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other areas as indicated.
18. Report on child progress as directed by the program.
19. Maintain a knowledge base of current theories and practices in the field by attending pertinent Professional Development/Continuing Education programs, networking with professional colleagues, and reading relevant professional literature.
20. Assist children, as appropriate, in personal care including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
21. Remain abreast of current theory and technique as appropriate to position assignment through independent and supervisor identified professional development opportunities.
22. Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
23. Comply with Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures.
24. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor of EI or his/her designee.
25. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
2. Valid, active PA Instructional I or II certification in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Blind/Visual Impairments, Academic Core Instructional Certifications, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing, depending upon the specific position and posting; must hold PA Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status for assignment.
3. Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education preferred.
4. Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Safety Care, or other restraint management system as required by the assignment.
5. Strong verbal and written language skills.
6. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
7. Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
8. Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
9. Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as may be required.
10. Ability to provide training and consultation to clients
