Special Education Teacher K-3

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

Devereux - Villanova, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Villanova, PA

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About the position

We are currently seeking Special Education Teachers who are comfortable working with children on the autism spectrum with disabilities and high needs. The teacher will have a Teachers Aide assigned to the class for support, as well as any additional supports the students may require on an individualized basis. Develops and implements instructional programs for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders and students with Autism. This unique position is at Upper Darby School District with an option of ESY.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students
• Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting
• Implement IEP's and track education goals
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives
• Participate in ABA training and specifically Verbal Behavior training

Requirements

• Must be 21+
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education OR other degree in education or human services required
• Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification and or eligible for emergency certification through PDE
• 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders in a classroom, residential or ABA outpatient setting required

Benefits

• Opportunity to choose salary paid over 10 or 12 months
• Option to work contract with the district for summer months if interested
• The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios
• Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period
• ASCEND - career accelerator program with 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment