What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at The Bradley Center?
The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating students who present with special education needs. These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success.
Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School. In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.
We are looking for a Lead Teacher who is motivated, compassionate and has a calling and passion for helping children. We are looking for someone with initiative, creativity and a desire to have a positive impact on a child’s life.
Primary responsibilities:
- Manage student schedules, school rosters, census, and daily enrollment
- Oversee PowerSchool report cards, transcripts, PA Secure IDs, and Keystone tracking
- Coordinate CDT admission/discharge testing, PSSA/Keystone testing, and test administrator training
- Conduct teacher observations, evaluations, supervision, and new teacher support
- Manage clinical paperwork and oversee credit recovery
- Participate in and support academic initiatives
Qualities best suited for the position:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing schedules, enrollment, transcripts, and testing data
- Strong initiative and leadership presence
- Ability to have thoughtful, constructive conversations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and reliability
- A genuine passion for helping children succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Education required
- Master’s degree in Education preferred
- Valid Pennsylvania Special Education teaching certification required
- A minimum of three years experience working with youth in an educational setting required
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Student loan repayment program
- $1500 sign on bonus
- $2000 relocation assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Paid Time Off
- Health, dental and vision Coverage
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Free parking and meals
- Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits
We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.