Reports to: Director of Special Education

Work Schedule: 188 Days (Academic School Year) at 7.5 Hours / Day

Function: Provide targeted academic intervention and behavioral support to students with mild to moderate disabilities. This role focuses on closing the achievement gap through specialized instruction in foundational skills (reading, writing, math) while facilitating successful inclusion in the general education environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement IEPs focused on foundational academic and behavioral growth.
2. Plan and teach a program of study using research-based interventions (e.g., explicit phonics, multi-sensory math) consistent with child development and state standards.
3. Collaborate with grade-level staff to ensure students receive instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment, modifying Tier 1 curriculum to allow for meaningful participation with peers.
4. Collect, analyze, and report student data related to IEP goals, making real-time instructional adjustments as needed.
5. Provide guidance to general education teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, and positive behavior supports.
6. Utilize and integrate technology and adaptive equipment to support student access to the curriculum.
7. Provide consultation and support to address student behavior in various school environments and assist in crisis situations to ensure IEP safety provisions are met.
8. Serve as the primary point of contact for families, maintaining regular communication regarding academic progress and school-to-home strategies.
9. Maintain effective and efficient records to fulfill IDEA and state-required deadlines and administrative requests.
10. Provide instructional direction and scheduling for support staff, ensuring paraprofessional assistance is targeted toward IEP goal attainment.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

The North East School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. The board requires the employees comply with the statutory responsibilities cited in the Pennsylvania School Code, the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and all local and Federal mandates. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen event.

Qualifications: Special Education Teaching Certificate and Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education

Please visit the North East School District website for application and clearance information. https://www.nesd1.org/employment-opportunities

About North East School District

North East School District proudly serves students in the borough and township of North East, Pennsylvania across three schools; North East Elementary School (Grades K-5), North East Middle School (Grades 6-8) and North East High School (Grades 9-12). Click here to read more. https://www.nesd1.org/at-a-glance.

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