Special Education Teacher - Secondary Intensive Emotional Support; Student Services

Special Education Teacher
- Secondary Intensive Emotional Support

An anticipated vacancy exists for a Special Education Teacher
- Secondary Intensive Emotional Support to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Emotional Support Teacher provides instruction to secondary level students to develop the students' capabilities to the fullest. This position is located at MCIU's Pathways to Empowerment (904 Jefferson Ave. Eagleville, PA).

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Certification in Special Education (N-12, K-12, PK-8) required
• Valid PA Certification in Math (7-12) preferred
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and self-motivated
• Ability to work in an environment that could involve physically aggressive students
• Ability to complete task and run a classroom with minimal supervision
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the special education student.
• Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of team to the fullest in educating the students.
• Develop IEPs in conjunction with staff and parent input.
• Prepare lesson plans in accord with the students' IEPs.
• Administer individual diagnostic tests to assess the students' educational achievement.
• Utilize cumulative records on each child to assist in planning teaching stratagem.
• Participate in mental health student group discussion, where required as part of the educational program.
• Provide classroom management based on principles of child development and behavior modification techniques.
• Submit quarterly student progress reports to parent and district of residence administrator.
• Work effectively with the all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate which facilitates mainstreaming the special education student.
• Make referrals through supervisor for ancillary services including testing.
• Keep up to date attendance records and child tracking data on each enrolled student.
• Assume additional duties as assigned by program supervisor.

Location:

This position is located at MCIU's Pathway to Empowerment (904 Jefferson Ave. Eagleville, PA).

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

Salary:
Bachelor's, Step 1: $53,997/year Master's, Step 1: $65,007/year
* Placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master's Degree.

About Us:

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located in Norristown, PA and services children throughout Montgomery County, PA.

Why Should You Apply? The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance. Tuition reimbursement. Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System). Paid time off benefits.