Special Education Emotional Support Teacher

Manchester Academic Charter School
Robinson Learning Center

1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Tel: 412/322-0585 Fax: 412/322-2176 www.MACSK8.org

Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS)
Job Description

Job Title: Elementary Emotional Support Special Education Teacher

Reports to: CEO/Principal/Special Education Director

*Please submit your resume to vscoumis@macsk8.org and tcarr@macsk8.org

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Emotional Support Special Education
Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the unique emotional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities, including autism, and the ability to create a safe and supportive learning environment. As an Emotional
Support Special Education Teacher, you will work closely with students, families, and other educators to develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) that promote emotional growth, academic progress, and social development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

❖ Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents through effective use of interim reports, report cards, IEP meetings and conferences.

❖ Ability to use evidence-based classroom and individual behavior management strategies and techniques.

❖ Ability to write and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans effectively.
❖ Ability to use effective strategies for differentiating instruction.
❖ Knowledge on social skills and/or affective strategies and curriculum.
❖ Ability to effectively use and integrate technology in the classroom setting.
❖ Write lesson plans that indicate Pennsylvania State Standards and/or IEP goals and behavior support plan as needed.

❖ Administer the PSSA/MAP tests with the accommodations that are listed in each students IEP.

❖ Complete Section 504 plans for students who qualify. (ADHD, anxiety, etc.) and conduct meetings.

❖ Collects and submits in a timely manner, required data for initial/reevaluations to Special Education Director.

❖ Complete all Progress Monitoring IEP graphs/letters every nine weeks.
❖ Set up ER/RR meetings, IEP meetings with parents.
❖ Monitor student behavior and activities.
❖ Work with teachers of special education and regular classroom teachers in the Inclusion of IEP students.
❖ Facilitates active participation of all members of IEP team and effectively leads the team in the development of an appropriate IEP for that student
❖ Assists regular education teachers in decisions regarding meaningful, valid adaptations, and modifications based on the needs of that student.
❖ Maintains neat, accurate, current and required paperwork submitted on time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
❖ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
❖ ACT 33,35 clearances and FBI fingerprints
❖ State certification or licensure in Special Education.
❖ Experience working with students with a variety of disabilities including social emotional disorders, Autism, ADHD, and other behavioral needs.
❖ Strong understanding of behavior management strategies and positive behavior interventions.
❖ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with students, parents, colleagues, and support staff.
❖ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate records and documentation.
❖ Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of students and the school environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

❖ 2-3 years of classroom teaching experience in an Emotional Support
Classroom preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000