Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited training program with a major in special education.
• A valid certificate to teach Special Education in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Any alternative to the above as the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate data collection and documentation so as to fully evaluate and substantiate program and pupil progress.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws, standards, regulations and policies pertaining to the exceptional student.
• Prepare weekly schedules of instructional activities that comply with negotiated teacher contracts.
• Participate in all planning sessions necessary for effective programming and material selection for the transitional program.
• Comply with all policies set forth by school districts and Intermediate Unit pertaining to program operation.
• Participate in parent conferences required to prepare IEP's, attend the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings as necessary as directed by the administration.
• Be responsible for preparing requisitions and inventories required for selecting and maintaining instructional equipment and materials.
• Maintain a continuing self-educational program designed to become acquainted with research, practices and procedures so as to maintain the best instructional program for the students.
• Adapt classroom materials when required to meet the needs of the students.
• All other duties as discussed with and assigned by the Director of Special Education and/or their designee
• Collaborate and communicate with parents and staff in reference to the individualist education program plan.

Terms of Employment:

Ten (10) month year. Salary and work year established by a negotiated agreement between the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors and the Teachers' Bargaining Unit.

The public schools of Schuylkill County and the Schuylkill IU 29 do not discriminate against any persons in employment, educational programs or activities based on race, color, sex, creed, religion, age, disability, national origin, martial status or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. This policy extends to all other legally protected classifications and is published in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.