Teacher Apprentice

Blast Intermediate Unit 17 BLaST
- Bradford County
- Bradford County, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Blast Intermediate Unit 17 BLaST
- Bradford County
- Bradford County, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Blast Intermediate Unit 17

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY :
The prospective teacher will complete training through an IU-approved and PA-accepted teacher preparation program while on the job in the classroom.

The Teacher Apprentice will assist the teacher in a special education classroom with daily academic and instructional activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the instructor in implementing classroom procedures: including preparing materials, progress monitoring, grading, and monitoring students.
• Conduct behavioral modification under the direction of the Teacher/Social Worker Develop and maintain an environment that is non-threatening, safe, nurturing, and where the students and their families feel respected, accepted, and welcome
• Utilize a school-wide positive behavior system in the management of group and student behaviors
• Implement de-escalation techniques and physical interventions, in accordance with safety care certification competencies without restriction, to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers and students to meet student needs
• Assist teacher and social worker in developing and implementing behavioral modification system
• Assist with data collection and recordkeeping
• Assistance with the documentation of student, behavior, attendance, record maintenance, end-of-year reports, and other reports as required
• Attends meetings as directed by the program supervisor.
• Understand and adhere to all Intermediate Unit policies and procedures
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards in the provision of behavioral health and educational services
• Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Maintains student and/or program confidentiality
• Maintain enrollment in coursework and/or credentialing program to earn special education teacher certification
• Meets all coursework requisites, passing grades, and credentialing requirements to successfully continue in the program
• Implement de-escalation techniques and physical interventions, in accordance with safety care certification competencies, to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license and ability to drive without advanced notice

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The apprentice assists in the instruction of students individually or in small groups under the direct supervision of the classroom/program teacher.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma and proof of admission/enrollment for an associate degree pathway program resulting in PK-12 special education certification.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole…