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Special Education Teacher – ESY Summer Program – Friendship Academy
The Watson Institute is hiring a Special Education Teacher for the Extended School Year (ESY) summer program at Friendship Academy! ESY Summer program runs from June 22, 2016 through July 21, 2016 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Schedule: Training on June 20, 2016 and June 21, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Responsibilities:
- Special Education Teacher for the Extended School Year Summer Program at Friendship Academy
- Implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each assigned student
- Work collaboratively with content area teachers/ancillary teachers to plan, develop and implement courses
- Demonstrate planning and preparation strategies and skills
- Implement strategies for motivating and managing students (i.e. Student Behavior Management System)
- Demonstrate a range of instructional approaches and alternatives of assessment appropriate for the strengths and needs of diverse learners, including direct instruction, inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects
- Monitor and evaluate student progress
- Provide academic feedback to students along with regular progress reports
- Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills appropriate for working in a multifaceted program
- Complete paperwork as required by the program
Requirements:
- Must be available for the two training days and all days in the program
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education required
- Dual teaching certification preferred
- Related work experience in field is preferred
- Current PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances required
Employment Type: Full-time