id='p2006_'>Anticipated Elementary Special Education Teacher JobID: 2006
Position Type:
Special Education Support Services/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
Kane Area Elementary School
Date Available:
2026-27 School year
Closing Date:
07/06/2026
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Please apply by Monday, July 6, 2026
TITLE: ANTICIPATED SPECIAL EDUCATON TEACHER
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in content area required.
Highly qualified teacher status in content area to fulfill special education teacher assignments.
Fulfill all performance responsibilities successfully.
Possess knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below.
Willingness to work with special needs students as directed.
Maintain a positive attitude with students.
Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. .
REPORTS TO: School Principal and Principal in charge of Special Services
JOB GOAL: Maximizes students' fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation as able and responsible adults.
Performance Responsibilities:
Follow Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations, Standards and district special education guidelines in relation to process and procedures required while providing assigned special education students a Free and appropriate public Education (FAPE).
Conduct annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's) in accordance with IEP timelines.
Assess student learning and provide progress monitoring updates on IEP goals as frequent as reported to students in the general education classroom.
Conduct parent meetings with parents in the event that a special education student is not meeting with success in school to identify alternative strategies and interventions.
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
Coordinate the preparation of reports and conduct routine re-evaluation conferences in accordance to required biannual or tri-annual timelines in order to assess student needs and progress for appropriate IEP development.
Schedule and confirm required IEP and re-evaluation meetings with parents / guardians and report dates, times and place to the secretary of student services so that invitations can be mailed by the office of student services.
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Consult with and work collaboratively with general educators in the provision of special education services based on a continuum of educational options; i.e. planning with general educators, participate in collaborative instruction in the general education classroom, provide pull out services when necessary for students having difficulty in the general curriculum, etc.
Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district, and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisors in the form of lesson plans and other organizational techniques.
Assist the administration in implementing all policies governing student life and conduct.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in a fair and just manner.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided, the needs and capabilities of the individuals or groups of students involved, and with stated objectives.
Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and curricular and instructional goals and objectives which are communicated to students.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Assess the accomplishments of students, as well as the progress of teaching on a regular ongoing basis.
Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings, and serve on staff committees as required.
Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Accept a share of responsibilities for co-curricular activities as assigned
Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
Maintain a high degree of personal technical competence through ongoing review of literature, workshops and coursework.
Make provisions for the diversified learning needs of students on an ongoing basis seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
Counsel with colleagues, students and /or parents on a regular basis.
Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent , Building Principal or his/her designee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret literature, periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and administrative regulations. Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individual groups of colleagues, students, and supervisors.
MATHEMATIC SKILLS:
Ability to calculate, problem solve and apply mathematic concepts of courses assigned to teach.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situation where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Subject to the provisions of the contract between the Kane Area Education Association (KAEA) and the Kane Area School Board of Directors.
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually (bi-annually for non tenured teachers) in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Education guidelines.
Selection Procedure: