Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support

Come work for the Bucks IU! A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, and a PSERS pension plan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position requires planning and implementing standards-aligned, evidence-based instruction based on individual student needs and goals. The Special Education Teacher will develop and implement IEPs, collect and analyze student data to monitor progress and inform instruction, and collaborate with families, school districts, related service providers, and other educational professionals to support student growth and educational outcomes. The Special Education Teacher will create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence, engagement, and participation in school and community settings. Instruction may be provided in classroom, community, home, virtual, or other educational environments based on program and student needs. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Core Essential Functions:

Primary duties and responsibilities an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully fulfill the requirements of a position. 

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Follow all applicable state and federal special education requirements, including Chapter 14 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance and Bureau of Special Education Basic Education Circulars.
• Review procedural safeguards and summarize them for families a minimum of one time per year.
• Complete evaluations (ERs) and re-evaluations (RRs), including all required components and input from team members and families.
• Develop, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with student needs, baseline data, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Convene all required meetings related to evaluations and IEPs.
• Gather and record progress monitoring data on all IEP goals as specified by the IEP.
• Review progress monitoring data regularly to determine student progress, acquisition of skills, and the need for changes in instruction.

Supervisory Responsibility: