Mon Valley School: AIUEA Building At-Large Special Education Teacher

🔍 Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States

📁: Special Education

📅   : Jul 08, 2024 Post Date

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Job Title: Building At-Large Special Education Teacher

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal or Assistant Principal, the certificated Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; and evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives. The At-Large Teacher will support and cover different building assignments at the principal’s request including covering long-term and short-term leaves of absence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 1.      Supports individuals and groups of students, consistent with the learners’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and the objectives of the instructional programs.

2.      Plans and/or delivers student lessons, consistent with the instructional programs, utilizing appropriate teaching methods including the adaptation and modification of materials.

3.      Evaluates and reports as necessary student progress across learning settings based on data collected through progress monitoring, as well as through general observations and student response to instruction and interventions as needed.

4.      Maintains and/or establishes the physical, social, and emotional environment of the learning settings, utilizing appropriate classroom management techniques as well as de-escalation and crisis management protocols.

5.      Maintains contact with parents of students.

6.      Maintains accurate special education paperwork, data, and student records that follow federal and state regulations and AIU /District guidelines. 

7.      Assists with managing students’ IEPs including evaluation and re-evaluation reports. 

8.      Work collaboratively with co-workers, including support staff within the learning settings.

1. Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-8 or N-12 required.

2. Experience working with the special education school age population preferred.

3. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

4. Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.

5. Excellent collaboration and leadership skills.

6. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

7. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.

8. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time

2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers.

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

Locations: Mon Valley School, The Pathfinder School, Sunrise School

Position Schedule: August – June, 190 days

Salary: AIUEA Contract Step 1 $46,000.00 - $47,000.00

Benefits: AIUEA Benefits

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Questions: Recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.

Mon Valley School: AIUEA Building At-Large Special Education Teacher

🔍 Clairton, Pennsylvania, United States

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