Delaware Valley School District is seeking Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year.
The Delaware Valley School District is renowned for the outstanding academic achievements of its students, as well as the superior financial management provided by its leadership. The district holds its faculty, staff and students to the highest performance standards, resulting in one of Pennsylvania's best quality educations. Our district is a leading employer and a hub for educational, cultural and community programs in Pike County. We believe education is the best investment.
The qualified applicant will render diagnostic, prescriptive and education services designed within a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to serve students having one or more disabilities; assist in writing the IEP for identified students; provide appropriate modification to curriculum; and provide instructional support as outlined in the IEP.
Qualifications
- Certification/License: Pennsylvania Special Education Pk-12 or equivalent.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Essential Performance Responsibilities - Develops and administers diagnostic, prescriptive and education services designed within a student’s Individualize Education Plan (IEP)
- Provides appropriate modifications to curriculum
- Assist in writing IEP for identified students
- Knowledge in all subjects.
- Provide instructional support as outlined in the IEP
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
- Use standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier and telephone.
- This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees in this position will be required to perform any other duties requested by their administrator(s) and/or supervisor(s) in accordance with the essential functions and duties for this position.
Experience:
Successful prior teaching experiences in Special Education preferred.
An Act 34 Criminal History Clearance Report, an Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance Report, and a FBI Fingerprint Clearance Report, succesful completion of a pre-employment drug screening are necessary, along with all other required employment forms. The salary and benefits are in accordance with the current Professional Association Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.