SELF School Elementary School Teacher - Behavior Focus

24-25 School Year. SELF School – Elementary Teacher for SUCCESS program working with students that have more severe needs in the area of social skills for the 24-25 school year. Strong background in behavior management needed. Our teachers serve students with more intense needs, manage a caseload of approximately 8-12 students, and address the academic, physical, and social/emotional needs of their students.

PCES offers a 185-day contract with a salary range of $51,000 to $80,978. We offer a wonderful benefits package.

Apply now and join the SELF Team!

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participate in PPTs and assist in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that leads each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serve as liaison between home and school.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory records.

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc., as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment (ED or Mild Interventions).