Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School
Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for ensuring the delivery of services to students who have been identified with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher is also responsible for the management of IEPs, Progress Monitoring and related services for the students they service. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, good organizational ability; and productive collaboration with General Education Teachers. Reports to: Special Education Administrator Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried Full-Time - Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Roles and Responsibilities: • Daily teaching caseload • Collaborate daily with the Regular Education teachers and Paraprofessionals in regards to the special education instructional practices and student progress • Act as a resource person to teachers, staff, students and parents • Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual education plans/programs to assist students academic and social/emotional needs • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and other applicable workshops to maintain and improve professional competence • Maintain accurate records • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement • Implementation of strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs • Adhere to inclusive special education program requirements • Provide transitional planning, if applicable • Administration of standardized ability and achievement tests being given with appropriate accommodations, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need • Write IEP’s for students on your caseload. • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (FBA) Functional Behavior Assessments for scholars • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (PBSP) Positive Behavior Support Plans • Use all available resources to meet individual needs of students • Data collection • Progress monitoring • Attend Special Education Charter School Meetings • Coordinate related service provider evaluations and keep track of all evaluations in process and timelines • Maintain current records and PennData information • Submit PennData information to Student Support Specialist. • Collaborate with classroom teachers with modifications and accommodations • Establish cooperative working relationships to coordinate services with staff from other agencies • Implement IEPs. • Work with a team providing services that meet the individual needs of all students • PSSA/Other Standardized test administration • Participate on the IEP team to provide supports to studentsv.06012021 2 • Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual education plans/programs to assist students academic and social/emotional needs • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and other applicable workshops to maintain and improve professional competence • Maintain accurate records • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement • Implementation of strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs • Adhere to inclusive special education program requirements • Provide transitional planning, if applicable • Administration of standardized ability and achievement tests being given with appropriate accommodations, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need • Write IEP’s for students on your caseload. • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (FBA) Functional Behavior Assessments for scholars • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (PBSP) Positive Behavior Support Plans • Use all available resources to meet individual needs of students • Data collection • Progress monitoring • Attend Special Education Charter School Meetings • Coordinate related service provider evaluations and keep track of all evaluations in process and timelines • Maintain current records and PennData information • Submit PennData information to Student Support Specialist. • Collaborate with classroom teachers with modifications and accommodations • Establish cooperative working relationships to coordinate services with staff from other agencies • Implement IEPs. • Work with a team providing services that meet the individual needs of all students • PSSA/Other Standardized test administration • Participate on the IEP team to provide supports to students
Abilities 1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand 2. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong 3. Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension – The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word. The ability to read and understand ideas presented in writing 4. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others understand 5. Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and the ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions 6. Information Ordering – The ability to arrange actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules 7. Originality – The ability to think creatively, and apply innovative ideas to teaching practice Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in Special Education •Teaching experience preferred HISTCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HISTCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training abilities 1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand 2. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong 3. Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension – The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word. The ability to read and understand ideas presented in writing 4. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others understand 5. Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and the ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions 6. Information Ordering – The ability to arrange actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules 7. Originality – The ability to think creatively, and apply innovative ideas to teaching practice Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in Special Education •Teaching experience preferred
HISTCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HISTCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for ensuring the delivery of services to students who have been identified with disabilities. The Special Education Teacher is also responsible for the management of IEPs, Progress Monitoring and related services for the students they service. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, good organizational ability; and productive collaboration with General Education Teachers. Reports to: Special Education Administrator Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried Full-Time - Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Roles and Responsibilities: • Daily teaching caseload • Collaborate daily with the Regular Education teachers and Paraprofessionals in regards to the special education instructional practices and student progress • Act as a resource person to teachers, staff, students and parents • Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual education plans/programs to assist students academic and social/emotional needs • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and other applicable workshops to maintain and improve professional competence • Maintain accurate records • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement • Implementation of strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs • Adhere to inclusive special education program requirements • Provide transitional planning, if applicable • Administration of standardized ability and achievement tests being given with appropriate accommodations, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need • Write IEP’s for students on your caseload. • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (FBA) Functional Behavior Assessments for scholars • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (PBSP) Positive Behavior Support Plans • Use all available resources to meet individual needs of students • Data collection • Progress monitoring • Attend Special Education Charter School Meetings • Coordinate related service provider evaluations and keep track of all evaluations in process and timelines • Maintain current records and PennData information • Submit PennData information to Student Support Specialist. • Collaborate with classroom teachers with modifications and accommodations • Establish cooperative working relationships to coordinate services with staff from other agencies • Implement IEPs. • Work with a team providing services that meet the individual needs of all students • PSSA/Other Standardized test administration • Participate on the IEP team to provide supports to studentsv.06012021 2 • Consults with school administrators, parents and other interested parties in the development and implementation of individual education plans/programs to assist students academic and social/emotional needs • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and other applicable workshops to maintain and improve professional competence • Maintain accurate records • Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement • Implementation of strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory • Meet with parents/guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs • Adhere to inclusive special education program requirements • Provide transitional planning, if applicable • Administration of standardized ability and achievement tests being given with appropriate accommodations, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need • Write IEP’s for students on your caseload. • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (FBA) Functional Behavior Assessments for scholars • Collaborate with IEP Team to develop (PBSP) Positive Behavior Support Plans • Use all available resources to meet individual needs of students • Data collection • Progress monitoring • Attend Special Education Charter School Meetings • Coordinate related service provider evaluations and keep track of all evaluations in process and timelines • Maintain current records and PennData information • Submit PennData information to Student Support Specialist. • Collaborate with classroom teachers with modifications and accommodations • Establish cooperative working relationships to coordinate services with staff from other agencies • Implement IEPs. • Work with a team providing services that meet the individual needs of all students • PSSA/Other Standardized test administration • Participate on the IEP team to provide supports to students
Abilities 1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand 2. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong 3. Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension – The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word. The ability to read and understand ideas presented in writing 4. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others understand 5. Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and the ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions 6. Information Ordering – The ability to arrange actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules 7. Originality – The ability to think creatively, and apply innovative ideas to teaching practice Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in Special Education •Teaching experience preferred HISTCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HISTCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training abilities 1. Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand 2. Problem Sensitivity – The ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong 3. Oral Comprehension and Written Comprehension – The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken word. The ability to read and understand ideas presented in writing 4. Written Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others understand 5. Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers and the ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions 6. Information Ordering – The ability to arrange actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules 7. Originality – The ability to think creatively, and apply innovative ideas to teaching practice Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in Special Education •Teaching experience preferred
HISTCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HISTCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
Harambee Institute of Science & Technology Charter School
Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA
Gen Ed - The teacher is the central person responsible for planning and implementing the school’s instructional program in relationship to the academic, emotional, social, physical, cultural, and aesthetic development of all students. Teachers are also responsible for fostering open lines of communication with parents and guardians.
Reports to: Principal Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried Full-Time - Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties Include but not limited to: 1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS). 2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the same with each child’s instructional program. 3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students. 4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans. 5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner. 6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families. 7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences. 8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive, missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress. 9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom volunteers. 10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily and on time. 11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities. 12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities. 13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or supervisor, in a timely manner.
Requirements 1. Use professional ethics and appropriate conduct at all times, verbally and/or in writing, with students; family leaders; principal; faculty/staff members; HISTCS Board of Directors and the community, at large. 2. Maintain appropriate personal appearance and adhere to the school dress code at all times (i.e., dress, grooming and personal hygiene). 3. Provide up-to-date information regarding changes in academic and/or professional achievements (i.e., completing graduate studies, certification status, or matters regarding health that may limit or alter job performance). 4. Attend and participate in all HISTCS professional development activities and/or experiences. This includes all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings. 5. Participate in formal and informal evaluation procedures that relate to professional performance and practice- including developing and implementing a professional growth plan (setting annual “job targets” that specify particular areas of personal and/or professional practice, for improvement).
Duties Include but not limited to: 1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS). 2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the same with each child’s instructional program. 3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students. 4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans. 5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner. 6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families. 7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences. 8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive, missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress. 9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom volunteers. 10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily and on time. 11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities. 12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities. 13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or supervisor, in a timely manner.
Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in K-4, K-6, Secondary Core Subjects (English, Science, Math, or Social Studies) Special Education, Computer Science, Art, Physical Education, and Music •Teaching experience preferred
Gen Ed - The teacher is the central person responsible for planning and implementing the school’s instructional program in relationship to the academic, emotional, social, physical, cultural, and aesthetic development of all students. Teachers are also responsible for fostering open lines of communication with parents and guardians.
Reports to: Principal Term: Ten (10) month position, salaried Full-Time - Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties Include but not limited to: 1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS). 2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the same with each child’s instructional program. 3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students. 4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans. 5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner. 6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families. 7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences. 8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive, missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress. 9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom volunteers. 10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily and on time. 11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities. 12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities. 13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or supervisor, in a timely manner.
Requirements 1. Use professional ethics and appropriate conduct at all times, verbally and/or in writing, with students; family leaders; principal; faculty/staff members; HISTCS Board of Directors and the community, at large. 2. Maintain appropriate personal appearance and adhere to the school dress code at all times (i.e., dress, grooming and personal hygiene). 3. Provide up-to-date information regarding changes in academic and/or professional achievements (i.e., completing graduate studies, certification status, or matters regarding health that may limit or alter job performance). 4. Attend and participate in all HISTCS professional development activities and/or experiences. This includes all regularly scheduled faculty and staff meetings. 5. Participate in formal and informal evaluation procedures that relate to professional performance and practice- including developing and implementing a professional growth plan (setting annual “job targets” that specify particular areas of personal and/or professional practice, for improvement).
Duties Include but not limited to: 1. Provide students with a positive, encouraging and success-oriented learning environment that offers each student a fair and just opportunity to reach the cognitive and affective goals of the Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School (HISTCS). 2. Exhibits, at all times, a knowledge of and belief in the philosophy and mission of the school and correlates the same with each child’s instructional program. 3. Use appropriate assessment instruments to determine instructional objectives for students. 4. Prepare and use “standards based” unit plans. 5. Plan and skillfully deliver instruction in a clear, concise, interesting, and culturally relevant manner. 6. Organize and maintain a classroom environment that fosters an attitude of acceptance as well as one that nurtures, affirms, and honors differences specific to students and their families. 7. Maintain accurate record of student attendance-including responses to excessive tardiness/absences. 8. Maintain regular contact with parent(s) or guardian(s) concerning student’s pattern of misconduct, excessive, missing or poor quality homework, overall social and academic progress. 9. If applicable, supervises all assigned personnel, i.e., paraeducators, student teachers, clinical and/or classroom volunteers. 10. Demonstrate preparedness, at all times, for assigned teaching responsibilities-including reporting to work daily and on time. 11. Take appropriate care and precaution to protect students, equipment, materials, and school facilities. 12. Work cooperatively with other members of the teaching faculty and staff to plan, develop, implement, and assess the school’s instructional program- including school-based problem-solving activities. 13. Complete and submit accurately maintained anecdotal records and/or reports, upon request, to principal and/or supervisor, in a timely manner.
Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred •PA State Teacher certification in K-4, K-6, Secondary Core Subjects (English, Science, Math, or Social Studies) Special Education, Computer Science, Art, Physical Education, and Music •Teaching experience preferred
