Keystone Freedom Academy Hiring for Secondary Special Education Teacher Job at Warminster, PA Full Time

Job Description: LOOKING FOR EXTRA-ORDINARILY PASSIONATE PEOPLE

$50,000+ Base | Paid Benefits | Safe and Supportive Environment with Positive Reinforcement

JOB SUMMARY: We are interested in recent graduates with a calling to work with Social, Emotional, and Behaviorally challenged students in a safe, hands-off environment – teaching students strategies to access their academics.

Join a dynamic team of educational professionals who believe in replacing discouragement with hope by creating a structured, systematic, and supportive learning environment free from harm.

Starting Salary – up to $65,000

Paid Benefits: Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10K/yr), Full Medical Coverage (100% paid), Dental, Vision, Contribution to Simple IRA (3%), and Bonus Payouts.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

License/Certification dependent on role:

• PA Teacher Certificate or Pending Certificate (Special Ed or any Secondary Content Area)
• PA Guidance Counselor Certificate
• Behavior Interventionalist/Specialist
• Instructional Assistant – Degree in Psychology and/or Education

Immediate openings for 2022-23 school year. Opportunities for additional employment in our afterschool and during summer extended school year 5-week program.

Functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including the integration of technology.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Pennsylvania teaching license in required content area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift).

Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND SEE OUR BELIEFS

• We believe in replacing discouragement with hope by creating a structured, systematic and supportive learning environment
• We believe in acknowledging that safety is paramount to the learning of our students and endeavor to create an environment free from harm.

Applicants can apply online at www.keystonefreedomacademy.org select Join the KFA Team ‘

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC guidelines for schools. No vaccine required for employment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location