What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at KidsPeace?
Purpose:
Provide education for KidsPeace students in a highly structured and safe environment. Also, where applicable, provide supervision of the classroom teacher aide.
Job Duties / Essential Functions
1. Assess each child’s social, educational and emotional needs and intervene therapeutically to promote learning and positive peer and adult interactions.
2. Complete lesson plans, due process, report cards, transcripts, behavior scales, and treatment documentation on established schedules.
3. Plan and carry out weekly lesson plans. Include activities that introduce, reinforce, review and enrich skills.
4. Participate in a team approach, including other teachers, parents, social workers, and psychiatrists in order to review progress, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans.
5. Supervise classroom management and primary crisis intervention utilizing positive behavior management strategies.
6. Administer, score, and evaluate standardized tests for each child on an established schedule.
7. Where applicable, Instruct classroom aide to all necessary job responsibilities and assist in writing their annual evaluation.
8. All other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications (Education, Training and Experiences)
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Math, Reading or appropriate discipline required.
2. PA Teaching Certificate preferred. This can be acquired while employed in the KidsPeace Education Program for those interested in changing careers.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
4. Experience with acute emotionally challenged children or adolescents preferred.
5. Valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid
