Preparing Adolescents and Adults for Life (PAAL) Hiring for Teacher/LEAD of Special Education Job at Downingtown, PA Full Time

Teacher/LEAD of Special Education – Immediate Opening for dedicated, hardworking, and compassionate individuals. Small program for individuals with autism in Downingtown, PA year round, community-based, ABA program for adolescents and adults with autism.

Salary range: $85,000-$100,000

Salary: Commensurate with experience and certifications

Benefits: healthy benefits package included paid vacation, extensive training & professional development opportunities, gym membership, health, dental, vision care, and tuition reimbursement/401K

Education: Special Education Certification. Masters level preferred. Experience with Autism required.

Essential functions of the job may 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

– Assess student progress and determined 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 IEP plans for students to include: present levels of education 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 clinical 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 i-pads.

– Serves as primary contact for the IEP process

– Conducts special education evolutions and reevaluations.

– Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.

– Completes all state reporting requirements

-Collect data and document progress notes

– Provide one-to-one; one-to-two, one-to-three direct interventions and instructional/treatment protocols, modeling for the student/client, parents, family members, school personnel, community members and others, appropriate behaviors necessary for successful adjustment and immersion into community participation and living as guided by Clinical Team.

– Provide instruction for skill acquisition in all domains necessary for quality of life including domestic living skills, leisure skills, vocational skills, sexuality, safety, social skills, and community navigation.

-Assist with team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Treatment Plans and Instructional Protocols for clients/students.

-Work with clients/students to provide stabilization of the student in the home, school, and community.

-Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

– Performs other comparable duties of like or similar nature apparent or as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited instruction and appropriate special education certification. Masters Degree preferred, Experience with ABA preferred
• Current PA teaching license in required content area
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area including IEP Development, Implementation and Monitoring.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with autism
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problem objectively
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the school program
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

• Must have excellent problem solving skills
• Flexibility is a must
• Access to reliable transportation with a clean driving record
• Criminal background, FBI, and child abuse clearances

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• Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Downingtown, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Required)
• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location