PA Certified_1st/2nd gradesSpecial Education Teacher- Autistic Support
About this role
American Paradigm Schools
8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152
Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences
American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education.
Position: 1st/2nd grade Special Education Teacher- Autistic Support
Position type: Full Time
Position location (School): First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Department: Special Education Department
Reports to: Special education Director
Employment status: Exempt
Employment duration: 10 months
Position Summary:
A Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Progress monitors and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals; Holds title of IEP Case Manager to assigned students; and co-teaches with the general education teacher.
Major Responsibilities
- Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while using data driven instruction.
- Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
- Progress monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
- Case manages assigned students and follows State mandated procedures (Producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings if deemed necessary.
- Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
- Document any/all communication with families in SIS.
- Attending professional developments relevant to the grade level.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and families
- Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
- professional development relevant to grade level and/or content areas(s)
- Adherence to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
- Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school wide initiatives
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Time Management
- Education and training
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning Strategies.
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Coordination
- Written Expression/Comprehension
- Compliance
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Data analysis
- Writing
Technology Skills
- SIS
- Special Education Data Management Systems
- Google Suites/Microsoft Office
- Basic office equipment
- Video Conferencing
Education and certifications
- Bachelor Degree-required
- PA Teaching Certification -required
Physical Requirements
- Sitting
- Walking
- Standing
- Talking
- Pushing
- Driving
- Lifting 20-25 Lbs.
- Moving Up and Down from a seated position
- Restraining students (training required)
- Walking up and down stairs
- Other
American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities.
Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students' sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS and as such, we have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools.
Caring School Community model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, to grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons in the program help faculty and staff create a warm, safe, and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others.
All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.
Company at a glance
Founded in 2011, American Paradigm Schools (APS) is a nonprofit charter management organization serving four charter schools in North and Northeast Philadelphia. APS is dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners and strives to provide world-class education in the diverse communities it serves in Philadelphia.
With a customized learning experience and well-balanced literacy-based education, APS schools create life-long learners and future leaders. APS schools focus on increasing student achievement, leadership excellence, family and community partnerships, and paving the way for student success in college and career.
Our schools currently include: Lindley Academy Charter School, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, Memphis Street Academy Charter School and Tacony Academy Charter School.
American Paradigm Schools Inc. is a member of the Philadelphia Charters for Excellence, and its leadership serves on several regional boards and committees for educational excellence. For more information, please visit ap-schools.org
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