Special Education Teacher, Life Skills

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

We currently have an opening for a full-time Secondary Life Skills, Special Education Teacher.

POSITION GOAL

Provide instruction and support to secondary students in developing the practical life, social, and vocational skills necessary for increased independence. The student population can vary based on the needs of the individual students.

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.

Developing materials and lessons for functional skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living).

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.

Collaborate with related services to include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

Collaborate and coordinate with BHA's Career Employment Staff.

Perform other duties as assigned as assigned by Administration.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, preferred.

Valid PA Special Education Teaching Certification (K-12)

Experience with students with ASD.

NCPI training is beneficial, but not required.

Restorative practice training is beneficial, but not required.

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries.

Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations. 

Maintain confidentiality in all matters, including the dissemination of information regarding program development, staffing, and billing.

Work both independently and as a team.

Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication.

Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).

Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs.

BENEFITS

Full Time, Academic-Year.

Paid Year Round.

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.

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.