Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support​/STEP

Special Education Teacher:
Autistic Support/STEP
Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Provide academic, community and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Intermediate Unit programs. Plan curriculum, prepare lessons and other
instructional materials to meet the needs of the students, including in-home and virtual instruction. All instruction should be aligned with the Commonwealth of PA. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Maintain technology for students and classroom
• Collect data daily/weekly on all Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and report out in accordance with the school districts reporting schedule
• Develop, write, and implement IEPs
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs
• Review procedural safeguards and summarize for families a minimum of one time per year
• Adapt, modify, and utilize evidence-based instructional materials and assessment
• Plan and prepare lessons and other instructional materials according to the baseline data and goals from the IEP
• Utilize appropriate databases to keep all required data fields and all required paperwork updated, including but not limited to ERs, RRs, Invitations, IEPs, and NOREPs, entrance and exit data (ECO)
• Follow positive behavior support plans and individualized behavior plans
• Able to drive to serve children in homes, preschools, day cares, and/or other natural environments throughout Bucks County, as assigned
• Use a data-base to maintain current records that include but are not limited to: caseload; student demographics; attendance; due dates for required documents; therapy/instruction notes shared with families and other caregivers
• Communicate regularly with families to provide support and communication
• Attend staff meetings and trainings and implement information into daily best practices

Additional duties, responsibilities, and special projects may be assigned as needed to support departmental and organizational needs.

This job description is not intended to include all duties of the position, and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, as directed by the immediate supervisor

Serves as team leader for all IEP team members, ensures all legal mandates are met and IEPs are implemented. As the lead communicator, the Teacher ensures all other service providers and team members, including the parent, are updated and informed of student progress and needs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Instruction may be provided virtually or in the student’s home

This position requires regular onsite presence and includes a combination of sedentary and active physical duties. Employees are regularly required tosit, communicate effectively, use hands for fine motor tasks, and move throughout the work environment. Frequent activities may include walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and positioning at student level for extended periods of time. Depending on assignment and student needs, employees may alsobe requiredtoassistwith transitions, mobility support, and instructional or daily living activities.

The employee must be able tolift upto 10 poundsfrequentlyand up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Certain assignments may requireassistingstudents with mobility or physical support needs that exceed 25 pounds, with appropriate training and support provide din accordance with program expectations and safety procedures.

This position requires active supervision of students across various…