Emergency Certification Teacher

Overview:

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff.  The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

 

Our Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher position is a great opportunity for aspiring teachers and/or people with experience working as a PCA, Paraprofessional, Therapeutic Staff Support, Direct Support Professional, Group Home Management, Behavioral Technician, RBT and/or experience working with individuals diagnosed with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism and/or other Disabilities who possess a Bachelor Degree and are currently enrolled in a Master’s in Education program that leads to SPED Certification.

 

Salary:

Emergency Certified Teacher: annual compensation package of $52,500 plus a$2,500 Sign-On BONUS

What we offer our Emergency Certified Special Education Teachers:

• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday: 8am-3pm (Bi-Weekly Pay)
• This position requires a commitment to actively be pursuing your Master’s Degree and Certification.  
• Great classroom staff to student ratios
• A supportive environment where team members feel valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
• PBIS framework and BH Management Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT ("After a 30-day waiting period, benefits will commence on the first day of the subsequent month".)

 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO- Paid time off
• On-site medical center
• 403b retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition assisted program
• Career growth opportunities

 

 

Job Summary

 

The Emergency Certification Teacheris responsible for the design and implementation of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student assigned to the classroom.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing the functioning level of each student and developing and implementing objectives based on this assessment.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the program and participating in the students’ interdisciplinary IEP team meeting.
• Writes functional educational goals based on individual student needs in accordance with state laws, federal laws and Woods Services policies.
• Prepares and implements daily written lessons plans.
• Developing teaching methods and techniques as determined to be appropriate for each student in accordance with the approved IEP/IHP/ISP and client assessments.
• Using objective data collection systems and approved Progress Monitoring systems to help ensure that students are making adequate progress on IEP goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements individual student behavioral programs, as appropriate and in accordance with Woods Behavior Management policy.
• Maintains and utilizes adaptive/assistive equipment and devices.
• Implements, directs and assists with proper feeding, toileting, positioning and care of students.
• Completes all required paperwork in accordance with Woods and program policies and procedures.
• Assists with student transportation, before and after school, if necessary.
• Directs activities of instructional aides.
• Responsible for directing and coaching all staff members in the classroom.

Qualifications:

• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet other physical requirement standards

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be currently enrolled in a Master's in Education program

About Woods Services

 

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

 

Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents, and provides outpatient and day programs.