Special Education Teacher – ESY Summer Program – Friendship Academy

Posted on May 16, 2016

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