Emotional Support Teacher
| Company Name | Pathway School |
|---|---|
| Location | Norristown, PA |
| Date Posted | Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 |
| Category | Accounting & Bookkeeping |
| Listing Type | Elementary School |
| Your Name | Taylor Sims |
| Specific Grades |
Description
Teaching - Special Education – Emotional Support Teacher
Pathway, a school designed exclusively for the learning disabled child, was the first in the nation to unify the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, social work and education. We are currently seeking an Emotional Support Teacher in Norristown, PA to prepare plans and implement a therapeutic classroom environment and develops student IEP’s in social, emotional and academic areas under the Student Achievement Model.
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepares classroom lesson plans and utilizes differentiated teaching methods in the classroom environment.
• Provides individual assistance and direction to students in learning, counseling, and classroom management situations.
• Uses on-going behavior teaching interaction from the Student Achievement Model.
• Requisitions textbooks, instructional materials and supplies as needed through established procedures.
• Provides diagnostic, informal and standardized testing and participates in the diagnostic team process.
• Participates in the implementation of Pathway’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System (PBS).
• Reinforces appropriate social skills.
• Participates extensively in the IEP process through development, analysis of student data and revisions requesting further educational assessment information when needed from educational specialists or clinical staff.
• Prepares for and contributes to student team meetings, parent-team conferences and IEP planning meetings.
• Writes student progress reports as determined by the Educational Director.
• Facilitates student transitions to other program components.
• Participates in ongoing staff development training program including, but not limited to, training in: Student Achievement Model, Reality Therapy, Life Space Interviewing, CPI, classroom management, Positive Behavior Support, physical restraints, and instructional strategies.
• Contributes to in-service education programs at the request of an Educational Supervisor and/or the Educational Director.
• Participates in the development of curriculum, instructional materials and techniques.
• Assists in developing and carrying out research or project plans as assigned by the Educational Director. Will conduct staff training.
Job Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• Pennsylvania State Teacher Certification.
• Pennsylvania Elementary Education Certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with and supervising paraprofessional staff and classroom teaching students with significant social and emotional needs (differentiated instruction).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory PA Criminal Background Check, have a valid PA Driver’s License, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, and pass a Drug Screening.
• Must be physically able to assist in student emergency situations and have certification in CPR and First Aid.
Additional Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability to work with students that have moderate to severe social and emotional difficulties.
• Expert knowledge of special education legislation, regulations, curriculum methods and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet students’ learning needs and motivate students to engage in the learning process.
• Ability to develop standard aligned IEP’s for students using assessment and data collection procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to implement Behavior Support Plans using data collection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.
• Must possess knowledge in diagnostic/prescriptive testing, instruction formulation and progress report writing.
• Must possess adequate computer skills to facilitate IEP and reporting processes.
The Pathway School
Since 1961, Pathway was designed exclusively for the learning disabled child & was the first in the nation to unify the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, social work and education. Situated on a 15-acre setting near the Valley Forge National Park, we are consistently seeking both full-time and part-time talent in the areas of Special Education, Transitional Services and Clinical Services. Whether we are your pathway into a new career or your employer of choice for continued career growth, we are always seeking exceptional people to assist us in providing our comprehensive program of services for children, with neurological disorders, between the ages of 9 and 21. We are a unique institution known for its multi-sensory approach to instruction and are seeking energetic talent that thrives on making a difference.
Submit your resume and start making a difference today!
Related Terms: professor, educator, instructor, academic, education, tutor, classroom, teacher, disabled, special education, SpEd, social work, transition, transitional services, clinical, psychology, IEP, elementary, elementary education
Pathway, a school designed exclusively for the learning disabled child, was the first in the nation to unify the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, social work and education. We are currently seeking an Emotional Support Teacher in Norristown, PA to prepare plans and implement a therapeutic classroom environment and develops student IEP’s in social, emotional and academic areas under the Student Achievement Model.
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepares classroom lesson plans and utilizes differentiated teaching methods in the classroom environment.
• Provides individual assistance and direction to students in learning, counseling, and classroom management situations.
• Uses on-going behavior teaching interaction from the Student Achievement Model.
• Requisitions textbooks, instructional materials and supplies as needed through established procedures.
• Provides diagnostic, informal and standardized testing and participates in the diagnostic team process.
• Participates in the implementation of Pathway’s School-Wide Positive Behavior Support System (PBS).
• Reinforces appropriate social skills.
• Participates extensively in the IEP process through development, analysis of student data and revisions requesting further educational assessment information when needed from educational specialists or clinical staff.
• Prepares for and contributes to student team meetings, parent-team conferences and IEP planning meetings.
• Writes student progress reports as determined by the Educational Director.
• Facilitates student transitions to other program components.
• Participates in ongoing staff development training program including, but not limited to, training in: Student Achievement Model, Reality Therapy, Life Space Interviewing, CPI, classroom management, Positive Behavior Support, physical restraints, and instructional strategies.
• Contributes to in-service education programs at the request of an Educational Supervisor and/or the Educational Director.
• Participates in the development of curriculum, instructional materials and techniques.
• Assists in developing and carrying out research or project plans as assigned by the Educational Director. Will conduct staff training.
Job Requirements:
• Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• Pennsylvania State Teacher Certification.
• Pennsylvania Elementary Education Certification.
• Minimum 2 years experience working with and supervising paraprofessional staff and classroom teaching students with significant social and emotional needs (differentiated instruction).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory PA Criminal Background Check, have a valid PA Driver’s License, Child Abuse and FBI clearances, and pass a Drug Screening.
• Must be physically able to assist in student emergency situations and have certification in CPR and First Aid.
Additional Competencies:
• Demonstrated ability to work with students that have moderate to severe social and emotional difficulties.
• Expert knowledge of special education legislation, regulations, curriculum methods and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt curriculum to meet students’ learning needs and motivate students to engage in the learning process.
• Ability to develop standard aligned IEP’s for students using assessment and data collection procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to implement Behavior Support Plans using data collection procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.
• Must possess knowledge in diagnostic/prescriptive testing, instruction formulation and progress report writing.
• Must possess adequate computer skills to facilitate IEP and reporting processes.
The Pathway School
Since 1961, Pathway was designed exclusively for the learning disabled child & was the first in the nation to unify the disciplines of psychology, psychiatry, medicine, social work and education. Situated on a 15-acre setting near the Valley Forge National Park, we are consistently seeking both full-time and part-time talent in the areas of Special Education, Transitional Services and Clinical Services. Whether we are your pathway into a new career or your employer of choice for continued career growth, we are always seeking exceptional people to assist us in providing our comprehensive program of services for children, with neurological disorders, between the ages of 9 and 21. We are a unique institution known for its multi-sensory approach to instruction and are seeking energetic talent that thrives on making a difference.
Submit your resume and start making a difference today!
Related Terms: professor, educator, instructor, academic, education, tutor, classroom, teacher, disabled, special education, SpEd, social work, transition, transitional services, clinical, psychology, IEP, elementary, elementary education
Instructions on How To Apply
Contact Taylor Sims on application link at taylor.sims@personified.com
