Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support 2024-25 School Year

Special Education Teacher - Autistic Support (Grandview Elementary School) REVISED 5/7/10
Grandview Elementary School APPROVED 5/24/10
Salary: $51,314.00 (based on PSERS years)
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Pennsylvania Special Education teacher certification with highly qualified status, required.
2. Crisis intervention training and experience, preferred.
3. Experience working collaboratively with other teachers in instructional and planning settings.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of research based, learning theory / strategies for students with diversified learning needs.
5. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL: Maximize student potential for intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations, Standards, and district Special Education guidelines in relation to process and procedures required while providing, assigned Special Education students a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).
2. Conduct Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) / comprehensive re-evaluation conferences to develop IEP plans for assigned Special Education students.
3. Assess student learning and provide quarterly progress monitoring to parents of each student. Maintain ongoing open lines of communication with parents / guardians of students on class list during the course of the School Year concerning academic and behavioral process. In the event that a Special Education student is not meeting with success in school, subsequent IEP meetings shall be conducted to identify alternative strategies and interventions.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Conduct routine and required Re-evaluation Reports (ER) that includes compiling the draft ER report for assigned Special Education students.
6. Confer with transition coordinator (grades 9-12) and other related service providers in the development of IEP's and ER's for assigned Special Education students.
7. Be available for students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
8. Adhere to Millcreek Township School District Special Education Behavior Management Policy for maintaining a safe environment for all staff and students, insisting students uphold high standards of classroom behavior by maintaining a schedule of routine with defined expectations within an encouraging environment.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material and facilities.
10. Prepare for assigned classes showing written evidence of preparation in the form of lesson plans and other organizational techniques.
11. Confer frequently with parents and staff members, planning instructional goals, objectives and methods regarding the educational, social, and instructional goals, objective and methods regarding the educational, social, and personal well-being of assigned Special Education students.
12. Facilitate accommodations and adaptations for Special Education students to maximize participation in the least restrictive environment.
13. Provide students with instruction that supports constructive, task-oriented behavior within the assigned schedule of classes in the assigned location.
14. Confer with adult and community service providers in regarding issues relating to the mental retardation / mental health needs of the assigned Special Education student.
15. Manage the classroom environment for most effective and efficient use of adult assistance as a team to support students in the classroom.
16. Provide assistance with the personal care needs of students as required and documented in IEPs.
17. Provide for his / her own professional by attending district workshops, seminars, and conferences in order to stay abreast of legal regulatory developments and best practices in the area of Special Education.
18. Learn and implement new instructional strategies, processes and curriculum expectations concurrent with district philosophy of education, curricula and instructional goals by attending building faculty, district curricular process development, and Special Education departmental meetings and reading district Special Education department communiqués.
19. Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee will occasionally sit and walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally push and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a TV/VCR cart. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee continuously interacts with the public and other staff and occasionally meets multiple demands from several people.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Most work is performed indoors.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Subject to the provisions of the contract between the Millcreek Association and the Millcreek Township School Board.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
REVISED 5/7/10
APPROVED 5/24/10