BHA Accountancy Services · 5 months ago
Special Education Teacher, Life Skills
Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBehavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization that offers an academic learning environment integrated with behavioral support services for students diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. They are seeking a full-time Secondary Life Skills, Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support to secondary students in developing practical life, social, and vocational skills necessary for increased independence.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Teaching a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom
Preparing and executing lessons to complete learning objectives
Assessing the students’ work done in class
Developing, adapting, and implementing education plans (IEPS) and teaching methods that are suitable for each student
Using special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting and engaging learning environment, as well as supporting students emotional needs
Developing materials and lessons for functional skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other activities of daily living)
Coordinating with administration to create individualized learning plans for the student
Quarterly updating parents/home districts on their students’ progress
Tracking the academic/behavioral goal performance of students for signs of progress
Working with student one-on-one when they need extra help or attention
Establishing and enforcing rules of behavior for students in the classroom
Establishing and communicating clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of each student
Maintain working relationship with Instructional Assistant in classroom to complete daily behavior sheet and provide daily communication to parent/guardian
Collaborate with related services to include Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy
Collaborate and coordinate with BHA's Career Employment Staff
Perform other duties as assigned as assigned by Administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, preferred
Valid PA Special Education Teaching Certification (K-12)
Experience with students with ASD
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership team, while maintaining professional boundaries
Positively represent and promote BHA services to outside organizations
Maintain confidentiality in all matters, including the dissemination of information regarding program development, staffing, and billing
Work both independently and as a team
Communicate effectively utilizing both written and oral communication
Basic computer literacy with Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
Effectively utilize technology for communication and reporting needs
Preferred
NCPI training is beneficial, but not required
Restorative practice training is beneficial, but not required
Benefits
Full Time, Academic-Year.
Paid Year Round.
Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days.
Time Off for School Holidays and Breaks.
Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance.
Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Company
BHA Accountancy Services
We provide accounting services and implement Fophex, an ERP exclusively available for our clients.
Founded in 2012
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase