• Special Education Teacher (AES)

    Aveanna Healthcare (Chester, PA)


    Special Education Teacher (AES)

     

    ApplyRefer a FriendBack

    Job Details

    Requisition #:

    206555

    Location:

    Chester, PA 19013

    Category:

    Therapy

    Position Details

    Position Overview

    Aveanna Education Services has openings for Long Term Certified Special Education Teachers. The open positions are in a public school for students ages 2 – 15 with autism, developmental disabilities, and communication disorders. The Special Education Teacher will create and maintain a superior academic environment by developing and implementing a classroom structure consistent with the needs of each student and the classroom in its entirety. Some responsibilities include developing and implementing lesson plans, meet and instruct classes, write and implement IEPs, initiate student evaluations and document progress, create an instructional environment for appropriate development of students, and collaborate effectively with related-services staff to address the students’ needs.

     

    Essential Job Functions

     

    Develop and implement lesson plans and modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students

     

    Provide behavioral management

     

    Monitor, evaluate and report on students' progress

     

    Attend and participate in meetings

    Requirements

    Bachelor's degree and at least 3 months of related teaching experience (i.e. student teaching, internships, etc.)

     

    Valid state special education certificate

     

    Preferred experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities

     

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

    Maryland-

    Must have or be eligible for a conditional, standard professional or advanced certification with Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) at time of appointment. Candidates with a conditional certification must obtain standard professional or advanced certification within two to four years of starting in teaching role, as determined by MSDE evaluation of the individual's credentials. Must maintain MSDE certification requirements throughout tenure in position.

     

    Current MSDE certification and/or experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder and emotional disabilities strongly preferred.

     

    Physical Demands

     

    Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

     

    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

     

    Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

     

    Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

     

    Environment

     

    Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

     

    Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Vaccination Requirements

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna 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, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.

     

    As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

     

    Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CaliforniaPrivacyNotices.html)

     

    Apply