Special Education Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Our Lady of Confidence School

314 Easton Road               Willow Grove, PA 19090

 

St. Katherine School   

930 Bowman Avenue          Wynnewood, PA 19096       

                                                                                            

St. Lucy School for Students with Visual Impairments

3031 Stamford Avenue       Philadelphia, PA 19136

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Special Education Schools serve students with intellectual disabilities and other developmental differences. The successful candidates will be skilled and passionate special education professionals, who provide a collaborative environment for students to manage optimal achievement.

RESPOSIBILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Possess a true passion for special education and students that our schools serve.

·   Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives designed to meet the individual needs of the students in the classroom.

·   Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning by providing access to a variety of learning materials and teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of students, behaviors, and organizing and effectively structuring learning experiences in the classroom and community settings.

·   Demonstrate a clear and deep understanding of disability categories under IDEA and in determining student needs. Ability to apply that understanding in short term and long term planning for student learning.

·   Apply knowledge of special education procedural requirements; data collection, IEP technical compliance, student progress monitoring and individual program development.

·   Ability to work and communicate effectively with building level staff and outside agencies. Ability to coordinate multiple paraprofessionals to meet the educational, personal care and social needs of the students.

·   Specific knowledge and skills in working with students who have limited functional communication, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.

·   Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university

·   Special Education state certification, preferred

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates interested in the position should send their cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and transcripts to:

PA required clearances, Safe Environment Clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities are Roman Catholic religious organizations, and their employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and moral of the Roman Catholic Church.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.