Substitute Teacher Job Milton area,Pennsylvania USA,Education / Teaching

Day-To-Day Substitute

The Substitute Teacher reports to the program supervisor assigned to the CSIU education program when working in special education or alternative placement assignments or to the corrections education administrator/principal when working in corrections education assignments. The substitute will receive daily assignments from the designated substitute placement staff member.

The Substitute Teacher will be responsible for the social, emotional and academic growth of students receiving their services. The substitute teacher will provide appropriate instruction in assigned classrooms on an as-needed basis.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Provide direct instruction to students as it pertains to their goals and objectives outlined on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participate as a member of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) team at the request of the program supervisor or designee.

Maintain contact with the educational team and the program supervisor and communicate necessary information to the classroom teacher and the assigned program supervisor.

Communicates with parents and other staff supporting students when requested by the program supervisor or designee.

Follow CSIU and school district policy in regard to functioning in the performance of duties.

Direct and inform the classroom aide(s) in aspects of service delivery.

Maintain a current understanding of technology and assistive devices used in the classroom.

Act as a liaison between the classroom and school district in monitoring student's progress.

Understands and practices confidentiality of student records and other educational information.

Learns specific characteristics of each child in the classroom including behavior, medical and physical conditions.

Portrays appropriate role model and guides students in learning appropriate social skills.

Understands and practices safe physical management techniques under the direction of the teacher.

Uses appropriate methods of communication and technology with students.

Monitor the progress of students through observations, data collection and analysis under the direction of the program supervisor or their designee.

Maintain a clean, safe and pleasant classroom environment.

Collaborate with supporting agencies.

Non-essential duties and responsibilities:
Performs other related duties as assigned by education supervisor or designee.

Education and credentials required:

PDE Certificated Educators:

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree as conferred on an official transcript.
Credential Eligibility: A valid PDE teacher certification.

Guest Teachers:

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree as conferred on an official transcript.
Credential Eligibility: A valid Type 06 Day-To-Day Substitute emergency permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for the current school year is required. Renewal of the Type 06 permit is required annually and subject to PDE approval.

Education Majors – Prospective Teacher Substitutes (Act 86 or 2016):

Education:

Currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania-approved college / university teacher preparation program showing completion of minimum 60 semester hours or equivalent in an education program.
Credential Eligibility:
Locally Issued Permit approved by the CSIU Chief School Administrator for current school year. A maximum of two (2) school years permitted.

Knowledge and skills required:

The person holding this position will possess the ability to direct, control, plan and show judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning.
The person holding this position will demonstrate effective interpersonal skills along with a general knowledge of education, special education and corrections education regulations and standards.
The person holding this position will possess the ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staffs of multiple schools.
Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.

Additional eligibility qualifications:

Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours training every five (5) years.

Professional development requirements:

Participates in workshops/seminars to increase knowledge in education, special education, corrections education or alternative placement when requested or required.

Participates in training sessions on best use of IEP software.

Participates in workshops/seminars to increase computer skills as assigned.

Participates in other workshops/seminars as…