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Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-6) (Repost)

Southern Lehigh
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Position: Special Education Teacher (Grades 4-6)
Term: SY2024-2025 School Year (Immediate Opening)
Classification: Professional Employee 
FTE: Full-Time
 
We invite prospective applicants to apply for the position of SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at the Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School.
 
DIRECTIONS
Please complete an online application and attach supporting documentation (Cover Letter and Resume). Note that paper applications are not accepted, and all interested applicants must apply via the district’s Frontline Recruit & Hire portal. Applicants must be prepared to submit required background checks that are no more than one year old from the date of issue, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Application Deadline: The vacancy is open until a qualified candidate is found and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (Note that this posting may close or be removed at any time.)
 
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Southern Lehigh SD serves nearly 3,100 students across five schools, which are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2024). Hopewell and Liberty Bell Elementary Schools are ranked in the Top 10% of all elementary schools in the Commonwealth and each serves a population of more than 350 students in Grades K-3. The Joseph P. Liberati Intermediate School and Southern Lehigh Middle School are ranked in the Top 2% of all middle schools in the Commonwealth and serve over 700 students in Grades 4-6 and nearly 500 students in Grades 7-8. Southern Lehigh High School is ranked in the Top 10% of all high schools—public and private—in the Commonwealth and serves over 1,000 students in Grades 9-12.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide direct instruction with a strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics teaching and learning coupled with a deep understanding of differentiated instructional strategies and positive behavior support practices.
  • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) by collaborating with the IEP team to create a plan that addresses a given student's academic, social-emotional, and behavioral goals.
  • Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address challenging behaviors and create a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Regularly assess student progress in achieving their IEP and/or BIP goals to inform instructional or intervention approaches as need.
  • Maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment in which students with emotional or behavioral needs are able to thrive socially and academically.
  • Collaborate with a team of professionals, including general education teachers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and parents to provide regular updates on student progress and ensure a comprehensive approach to supporting the student.
     

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Certification: A valid (active) Pennsylvania Instructional I/ II certification in SPECIAL EDUCATION PK-8 or PK-12 is required.
Experience: Previous experience with teaching and supporting students with autism and/or late primary (Grades 4-6) students with special education needs preferred.
Note: Selected candidates must be able to produce valid [1] PA State Criminal Record Check (ACT 34), [2] FBI Criminal History Record Investigation (ACT 114), [3] PA DHS Child Abuse History Clearance (ACT 151). and [4] PA Arrest/Conviction Report Certification Form (ACT 24) all within one year of issue at the time of hire.

COMPENSATION
FLSA EXEMPT: in accordance with the SLSD-SLEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.