HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

The Wattsburg Area School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher anticipated March 2025.

Shift: Full time, regular school schedule

Salary Range: Minimum of $44,325 based on degree(s), prorated.

Benefits: Full employer paid medical while employed.

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated educator to teach Emotional Support. The ideal candidate will be certified in Special Education. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a related field are eligible and will be considered. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

· Teach assigned students/classes the approved curriculum.

· Engages students actively and meaningfully through lesson design, instruction, and assessment.

· Identifies and implements appropriate instructional practices and methods to meet students’ varying ability levels and special needs.

· Uses an appropriate variety and number of assessments to determine student academic progress.

· Provides written feedback to students on assessed material on a regular basis.

· Implements the IEP requirements of special needs students.

· Establishes communication with parents through a variety of means to inform them of academic and behavioral progress and achievement.

· Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations, including all mandated special education paperwork.

· Develops appropriate IEPs with measureable annual goals and SDIs based on student’s needs.

· Collaborates with regular education teachers and other staff to provide support, adaptations and modifications for students on their caseload.

· Attends all required special education trainings and in-services as specified by the supervisor of special education.

· Attends special education meetings (IEP/ER/RR) and building level team meetings as appropriate.

· Maintains confidentiality with student information.

Qualifications:

· Certified Special Education Teacher.

· Strong organizational skills.

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

· Self-motivated and adept at problem solving and critical thinking.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

Required Clearances:

· Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances, Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training; and

· Act 168 Sexual Abuse/Misconduct Disclosure; and

· Health physical and tuberculin skin test required.

Application Process:

All qualified individuals should visit the District’s website at: and follow the instructions for items that must accompany your Instructional Application, including, but not limited to:

· Cover letter of interest

· Resume

· Letter(s) of reference

· Pennsylvania Standard Teaching Application

· Copy of certification

· Transcripts

· Copy of required clearances as listed