Classroom Teacher
| District: | Devereux Kanner Center |
| City, State Zip: | West Chester, PA 19380 |
| Telephone: |
610-431-8174 |
| Email: | mpadula@devereux.org |
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| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Deadline: | Jan 01, 2009** |
| Certificate: | Special Education N-12 |
Job Description:
Devereux Kanner Center is located in south-central Chester County (30 miles from Philadelphia and 35 miles from Lancaster and/or Reading). The Kanner Center provides treatment services to children, adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities, (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), autism spectrum disorders, and adolescents with sexually abusive behaviors. Many of the individuals we serve are dually diagnosed with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities and concurrent mental health concerns. Campus-based and community-based residential and educational services are part of the array of services.
Special Education Teachers develops and implements instructional programs for students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, (ID), developmental disabilities (DD) and autism spectrum disorders.
Performs initial screening and periodic assessment on a timely basis.
Develops, implements, and monitors both individual, student, and classroom curricula to meet the educational, social, and behavioral needs of assigned students.
Prepares IEP's, progress reports, and other behavioral or educational data reports.
Establishes a classroom environment that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behavior.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review and evaluate student's progress
Attends all staff meetings, training and in-services
Responsible for classroom management and supervision of students and classroom support staff
REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. degree in Special Education and Instructional I Certification required
Some experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and/or
developmental disabilities (DD) preferred.
Capable of displaying good verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license must be maintained
Devereux Kanner Center is located in south-central Chester County (30 miles from Philadelphia and 35 miles from Lancaster and/or Reading). The Kanner Center provides treatment services to children, adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities, (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), autism spectrum disorders, and adolescents with sexually abusive behaviors. Many of the individuals we serve are dually diagnosed with intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities and concurrent mental health concerns. Campus-based and community-based residential and educational services are part of the array of services.
Special Education Teachers develops and implements instructional programs for students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, (ID), developmental disabilities (DD) and autism spectrum disorders.
Performs initial screening and periodic assessment on a timely basis.
Develops, implements, and monitors both individual, student, and classroom curricula to meet the educational, social, and behavioral needs of assigned students.
Prepares IEP's, progress reports, and other behavioral or educational data reports.
Establishes a classroom environment that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behavior.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review and evaluate student's progress
Attends all staff meetings, training and in-services
Responsible for classroom management and supervision of students and classroom support staff
REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. degree in Special Education and Instructional I Certification required
Some experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) and/or
developmental disabilities (DD) preferred.
Capable of displaying good verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license must be maintained
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