Salary: This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at 80% of the Bachelor's, Step 1 - $53,778 ($43,022.40) for the 24/25 SY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year
Job Goal: To provide effective instructional and individual education program(IEP) supports and services to students in CAIU classrooms on a substitute basis in order to meet the needs of eligible children/students and provide educational continuity.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Maintain instructional, student, and staff schedules as planned for by the designated teacher.
2. Serve in the role as teacher in a day to day or short-term substitute basis, in any program as assigned.
3. Provide a program of individual and appropriate instruction utilizing CAIU Board approved Curricula and positive behavior supports that meet the needs of the students.
4. Maintain a learning environment that is pleasant; reflects student work and current lesson content; and promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of the student.
5. Plan for, assign, and direct the activities of designated educational paraprofessional(s) and/or personal care assistant(s) throughout the school day.
6. Collaborate, as required and as needed, with CAIU; school district; and agency personnel for, but not limited to, consultations, class reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing in accordance with FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
7. Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material on a short-term basis, if needed in the assigned classroom or directed by the supervisor.
8. Complete and maintain daily record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU.
9. Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, lunch and recess supervision, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs.
10. Provide feedback to the classroom teacher about the provided substitute information, including current lesson and behavioral plans, schedules, and IEP documentation.
11. Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Coaches on matters pertaining to the general management of the classroom, student progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other areas as indicated.
12. Collect and communicate progress monitoring data as needed in the individual assignment.
13. Assist students, as appropriate, in personal care including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
14. Know and comply with the host facility's protocols/rules for staff and students.
15. Collaborate with school district staff in providing inclusion opportunities for specific students for non-academic and academic instruction.
16. Remain abreast of current theory and technique as appropriate to position assignment through independent and supervisor identified professional development opportunities.
17. Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
18. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director or his/her designee(s).
19. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications:
1. Valid, active PA Instructional I or II certification in Special Education.
2. Minimum - Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Core Subject Education.
3. Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or Safety Care in order to actively participate in restraints depending upon the specific position and posting.
4. Strong verbal and written language skills.
5. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
6. Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
7. Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
8. Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as may be required.