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ESY Special Education Teacher – WISCA – Sharpsburg
The Watson Institute is hiring a special education teacher for the extended school year (ESY) summer program at our WISCA program at our Sharpsburg location, located 6 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, PA.
Schedule: ESY program runs July 8 – July 30, 2021 – All Days Mandatory
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Employment Type: Seasonal
Location: Sharpsburg, PA
Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct assessments – record and interpret assessment data
- Develop, maintain and monitor present education levels, goals, objectives, success criteria and specially designed instructions for Individualized Education Plans (IEP)
- Plan, implement and adapt instructional activities
- Organize and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
- Utilize appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques
- Communicate routinely with parents and appropriate school district personnel
- Work effectively within a transdisciplinary educational team
- Participate in Education Center activities
- Supervise activities of classroom aide(s)
Requirements:
- Must be available for all dates in the program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred
- PA Special Education Teaching Certification in mentally and physically handicapped or specific exceptionality/area
- Two years teaching experience in special education preferred
- Current PA clearances – Acts 34, 114 and 151
- Ability to lift and position students weighing up to 40 pounds
