POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Education Teachers are responsible for providing direct instruction to students who have been identified with disabilities.  The special education teacher is also responsible for the development and management of IEPs and related services for the students they service. The special education teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, as well as good organizational ability.

·         Demonstrated ability to analyze raw data and develop goals for students

·         Experience working with a diverse population including low to moderate-income families.

·         Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties required

·         Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with other teachers, administrators, parents, students, support staff and outside professional contacts

·         Establish and accurately maintain a variety of files and record keeping systems

·         Understand, communicate and implement oral and written instructions

·         Be able to fluidly use and incorporate technology into teaching

·         Maintain confidentiality

·         Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with those contacted during the performance of required duties, including school personnel, students, parents and the community

·         Maintain regular attendance

·         Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy

·         Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions

·         Ability to prepare lesson plans and organize a meaningful instructional program

·         Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies

·         Ability to evaluate critically the educational achievements of students and to give assignments according to their interests and ability

·         Demonstrate the ability to exercise patience, caring and concern in new and sometimes stressful situations

·         Ability to participate and receive coaching in your craft

·         Ability to travel, attend trips, and scheduled school events

EDUCATION:

·         Bachelor’s degree with valid PA certification

·         Special Education Teaching Certification (preferred) or Emergency Certification Eligible

Incentives & Opportunities:

·         Opportunity to work ESY for additional pay

·         Sign-on Bonus

·         Year-to-Year Retention Bonus

·         Paid tuition to get certified in Special Services

·         Competitive Salary

DIVERSITY AT GLA SCHOOLS

GLA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating scholars. Our staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire GLA community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our liberatory work.