Full-time Teacher of Special Education: Itinerant Emotional Support

Status: Full-time
Schedule: 7.00 Hours/Day (7:45 am-3:15 pm) Monday-Friday 190 Days/Year
Minimum Salary: $63,050.00

(Special Ed Teacher)
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The teachers of exceptional students are responsible for planning and implementing an effective program of instruction based on students’ Individual Education Programs (IEP’s).  Teachers report to their respective Program Supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree and active PA certification in Special Education is required
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
The strength and ability to lift and/or assist in lifting pupils of ages ranging from pre-school to twenty-one and their assistive appliances.  The ability to perform considerable amounts of bending, stooping, and squatting.  The ability to physically restrain students in emotional distress through use of one of the following approved methods:
 
Physical Certification Required:  Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Safe Crisis Management Non-Violent Crisis 
                                                     Intervention (SCM) or Quality Behavioral Solutions: Safety-Care Crisis
                                                     Prevention (QBS), as directed by program needs.