Teacher: Sassafras Program

$53,000 - $53,000/Yr

The Quaker School At Horsham - Horsham, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Horsham, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive educational environment for students with complex challenges, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Sassafras Program is designed to help students build positive relationships, feel positive emotions, and develop a sense of control and purpose in their learning. This program offers a structured and supportive environment tailored to meet the specific academic and behavioral needs of each child. The focus is on reducing the intensity and frequency of challenging behaviors that can hinder social, emotional, and academic success in a traditional educational setting. As a teacher in the Sassafras Program, you will work under the direction of the Sassafras Director to provide direct support for students' academic and behavioral needs. You will be responsible for teaching assigned courses to a small classroom of 6-8 students, developing lesson plans, managing student behavior, and supporting their emotional and academic needs. Your role will involve evaluating student learning profiles, establishing class activities, and implementing special education strategies to enhance language, cognition, and memory development. You will also be expected to communicate clear objectives for lessons and maintain accurate records of student progress. Collaboration with the Behavior Support Team and classroom staff is essential, as you will implement evidence-based practices and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). You will also be responsible for crisis intervention when necessary, using Safety-CARE techniques as a last resort. The well-being of faculty and staff is equally important, and the school promotes a positive morale through fellowship and recognition of achievements within the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for the academic and behavioral needs of students with ASD and other complex challenges.
• Teach assigned courses within a classroom setting of 6-8 students, developing lesson plans and managing student behavior.
• Support students' emotional and academic needs, evaluating student learning profiles and needs.
• Establish class activities, routines, and procedures for optimal learning.
• Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve language, cognition, and memory development.
• Instruct students using project-based learning, multi-sensory learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate them to students and families.
• Assess academic and social growth of students, prepare reports, and maintain appropriate records.
• Administer subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency levels.
• Review behavior plans and instructional materials developed by the behavior team.
• Collaborate and maintain evidence-based practices and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Implement ABA-inspired approaches with attention to positive reinforcement.
• Facilitate behavioral procedures for acquiring replacement skills and reducing problematic behaviors.
• Maintain collaboration with classroom staff and the Behavior Support Team.
• Communicate daily and weekly with families as outlined by school guidelines.
• Provide crisis intervention for students, using Safety-CARE techniques as a last resort.
• Model compassionate and ethical conduct across all settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's in Special Education preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance