Special Education Teacher - Elementary Intensive Emotional Support; Student Services

Special Education Teacher - Elementary Intensive Emotional Support

Position:
Teacher – Special Education/Emotional Support

Location:

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit - Learning Academy, 1605 W. Main St., Norristown, PA

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

• Provide an appropriate program of education and training for the special education student
• Utilize the abilities, skills and talents of all members of the 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 strategies
• 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 all members of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Develop professional relationships and a supportive climate that 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

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System)
• Paid time off benefits

This position is available at the MCIU’s Learning Academy, 1605 W. Main St., Norristown, PA.

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

Step 1: $53,997/year (Bachelor’s) – Step 1: $65,007/year (Master’s); placement on salary schedule based on experience and/or education beyond the Master’s Degree.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employment, educational, and service agency and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other legally protected classification.