LOCATION: West Chester, PA, United States
Special Education Teacher – West Chester (RF: 2600)
We are currently seeking a certified Special Education Teacher for a full-time position working with students in the West Chester, PA area. The position will start immediately and continue next school year. Eligible candidates must have a Special Education Teaching Certification and up-to-date PA clearances.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Special Education Teaching Certification
- Previous teaching experience in an urban setting preferred
- Must have current, up-to-date PA clearance
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance
- PA Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Act 168, Act 24
Responsibilities:
- Instructs students in academic areas by engaging students in learning, using a variety of presentation techniques, teaching relevant content, providing specific and timely feedback to students, and assessing progress.
- Utilizes appropriate and approved therapeutic interaction skills with clients
- Provides guidance and direction to support staff by sharing information, delegating responsibilities, providing feedback and training, and engaging staff in planning and scheduling tasks and activities.
- Effectively communicates student progress to parents/guardians and home school district, responds to parental concerns engaging the family in the instructional process.
- Understands team goals and own role within the team.
- Supports team decisions and cooperates with others within and outside the team.
- Completes responsibilities as assigned under supervision, seeking assistance as needed.
- Takes accountability for outcomes of own work and ensures timely completion of assignments.
- Utilizes crisis physical intervention techniques appropriate to the degree of threat to the safety of the client and others.
- Cooperates with and participates in quality improvement activities.
- Maintains compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth
At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.
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Send Resumes to forwardappsin@humanus.com 2600