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Teacher - Alternative to Suspension

Employer
Allentown School District
Location
Allentown, PA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Alternative to Suspension

  • Date Posted:
    8/4/2021


  • Location:
    South Mountain Middle School


  • Date Available:
    08/31/2021


  • Alternative to Suspension Teacher

    Qualifications:
    1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, special education, social work or other related field.
    2. Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, preferably in special education. Other majors will be considered.
    3. Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
    4. Acceptable criminal and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
    5. Experience in public education with emphasis on working with at risk students preferred.
    6. Alternatives to the above qualifications, as deemed appropriate by the school board or Superintendent.

    Summary
    Under the supervision of the school principal, and in conjunction with the Director of Community & Student Services, the Alternative to Suspension (ATS) Teacher assists with assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering specially designed instruction and positive behavior support plans to students who exhibit behavioral problems. The ATS Teacher (ATS) works with assigned students to promote changes in their behavior, with the goal of integrating students back into regular school programs. In addition, the ATS Teacher participates in professional development activities as prescribed by the Community & Student Services and Special Education departments. The ATS Teacher will achieve and maintain certification in recognized approved de-escalation techniques.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    1. Contribute to team discussions and decisions regarding behavioral support services for specific students. These include, but are not limited to, using functional behavioral assessments, positive behavior support plans, and behavior modification methodologies.
    2. Implement behavioral and crisis management and instruction plans with assigned students.
    3. Defuse behaviors using appropriate and approved de-escalation techniques (e.g., Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques); participate in related trainings and to maintain appropriate certification in approved de-escalation techniques.
    4. Teach proactive behaviors (e.g., social skills training, coping skills, etc.)
    5. Maintain data on student behaviors through anecdotal records, charting behavior, level systems and other appropriate system of data collection.
    6. Implement the school's alternative to suspension plan.
    7. Apply the theory of applied behavioral analysis when implementing behavior intervention plans.
    8. Participate in the collection and interpretation of behavioral data regarding students who demonstrate challenging behaviors; use data to inform changes to behavioral plans.
    9. Collaborate with others to resolve student concerns.
    10. Maintain knowledge of the legal approaches and practices associated with the manifestation determination review process, functional behavioral assessment, and behavior intervention planning.
    11. Understand and adhere the rules of FERPA and other practices related to confidentiality.
    12. Develop strategies to help students, families, and the school address behavior issues and their causes and effects; assist with implementing these strategies.
    13. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

    Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

    The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

    The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
    This may include*
    o Medical Insurance
    o Dental Insurance
    o Vision Reimbursement
    o Tuition Reimbursement
    o Personal and Sick time
    o PSERS Retirement Fund

    *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.

    For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

    Company

     

    VISION

    Each and every student, with the active support of the entire

    community, will graduate ready to thrive in a diverse and

    complex world.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    484-765-4231
    Location
    31 S Penn St
    Allentown
    Pa
    18102
    US

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