Level II Special Education Teacher

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization.  We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for a Level II Special Education Teacher for our Polk Academy Location.

POSITION GOAL

The main goal of the Special Education Teacher is to identify the individual needs of each child and create a healthy, inspiring, and supportive learning environment. The student population worked with varies in needs based on individual student, i.e., high anxiety, low motivation, social skills deficits and many other areas that can affect a student's academic performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom

Preparing and executing lessons to complete learning objectives

Assessing the students’ work done in class

Developing, adapting, and implementing education plans (IEPS) and teaching methods that are suitable for each student

Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting and engaging learning environment, as well as supporting students emotional needs

Coordinating with administration to create individualized learning plans for the student

Quarterly updating parents/home districts on their students’ progress

Tracking the academic/behavioral goal performance of students for signs of progress

Working with student one-on-one when they need extra help or attention

Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom

Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects

Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of each student

Maintain working relationship with Instructional Assistant in classroom to complete daily behavior sheet and provide daily communication to parent/guardian

Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, co-workers and outside staff/organizations

Ability to work well with students from different backgrounds who have different abilities

Well-organized and self-driven to devise and adopt new techniques for teaching and keeping the class orderly

Ability to manage the classroom despite challenging behavior

Strong written and communication skills

Compassionate, kind and patient with children

Excellent leader and mentor for students

Strong attention to detail and an inquisitive mind to understand each individual student

Strong teaching abilities

Strong conflict resolution skills

Adapting teach methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students

Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to student’s various learning/emotional/behavioral needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

Level II Special Education Certification (K-12), required.

Minimum of 5 Years Experience.

Experience with students with ASD.

NCPI training is beneficial, but not required

Restorative practice training is beneficial, but not required

BENEFITS

Full Time

Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days

Time Off for School Holidays and Breaks

Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance

Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Year Round

When applying to this position, please include a copy of your Standard PA Teaching Application, letter of interest, resume, current clearances and PA Teaching Certification. 

Click Here to complete the Standard Application for Teaching Positions in PA

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.