Judge Healthcare is seeking Multiple Disabilities Support Teachers for a local school in the Broomall, PA area ASAP!

Position Details:

Title : Multiple Disabilities Support Teacher

Location : Broomall, PA 19008

Type of engagement: Contract throughout the school year

Hours : M - F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (30 Minute Paid Lunch)

Specific Duties:

• Adapts classroom work and instructional materials for the purpose of meeting the needs of individual students and providing students with instructional materials that address IEP’s within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing IEP’s.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the individual educational plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Design and implement appropriate behavior programs (e.g. positive behavior support, applied behavior analysis) for the purpose of creating a behavior plan based on the assessed function of the behavior.
• Provide collaborative services to assist teachers (e.g. regular education and career and technical education) for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation/modification of established curriculum/materials and/or individual student plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to School Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution
• Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in job related area.
• Master's degree preferred
• PDE Certified in Special Education
• Experience within Special Education