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Middle School Special Education Teacher

Employer
School Lane Charter School
Location
Bensalem, PA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

We have an opening for a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year.

New employees are expected to attend New Teacher Orientation on August 11th & 12th, and the week of staff professional development beginning August 15th. First day of school for students is August 22, 2022.

An SLCS teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, activities and assessments based on the SLCS curriculum. Teachers are tasked with creating an integrated instructional program that supports an inclusion-based learning approach fostering a safe environment that respects academic and cultural diversity. Additionally, teachers are expected to work together with other teaching and support professionals in a collaborative manner to provide teaching strategies and methods that address a wide range of learning styles, individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of students.

Among other things, the Learning Support Teacher is responsible for:
  • Assessing students' developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs and learning styles
  • Completing academic testing as required, utilizing the resulting information along with classroom observations to identify students to be placed in or out of the Special Education program
  • Developing, monitoring, and reporting on all IEPs within the established guidelines
  • Providing case management to identified Special Education students; this includes but is not limited to arranging and verifying all IEP team meetings, issuing documentation in compliance with federal time lines for all special education processes and maintaining all related documentation
  • Ensuring differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications and other IEP considerations are occurring consistently as outlined in the IEP
  • Completing IEP Progress Reports for each student to coincide with progress reports issued on a trimester basis
  • Acting as an advocate for all students to ensure that their needs are being met
  • Evaluating student performance and sharing information with the classroom teacher, support teachers, and administration
  • Working in cooperation with classroom teachers to identify students who may be at risk academically and/or behaviorally, and creating/implementing RtI plans as necessary

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
  • Appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification
  • International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme or Diploma Programme experience a plus
  • Understanding and commitment to inclusive learning
  • Strong research, planning, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with MS Office

Applicants who do not yet have their PA teaching certificate may upload the official College Verification of Eligibility Letter, which states you have successfully completed the program and are eligible for certification in lieu of the PA teaching certification document.

Thank you for your interest in a position with School Lane Charter School. Please understand the submission of an application does not guarantee a screening interview. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the following: your ability to establish that you are authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of criminal, child abuse, and FBI background checks; successful completion of reference checks; and successful completion of required drug testing.

School Lane Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Company

School Lane Charter School is a K-12 tuition-free public school of choice located in Bensalem, PA.  A designated International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we offer the IB Middle Years Programme for grades 6-10 and the Diploma Programme for grades 11-12.  

We offer a unique public school alternative for families who demand high expectations for all students and support for each student as an individual with specific gifts and needs.  School Lane is an inclusive community of educators and families from diverse backgrounds, melding together a unique learning environment that broadens students’ perspectives, preparing them to succeed in our ever-changing world.  Visit www.schoollane.org for more information.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
2152456055
Location
3340 Tillman Drive
Bensalem
PA
19020
US

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