High School Special Education Teacher - Learning Support

Location: Fairview

FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT - POSITION DESCRIPTION
Permanent Position  School Year

LOCATION: Fairview High School

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher-Learning Support

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree
2. Pennsylvania certification:
In Special Education (N-12) or (7-12)
3. Experience in transition plan writing within IEP's preferred

REPORTS TO: High School Principal / Director of Special Education

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Track, schedule, write, and implement special education student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) according to PDE regulations reflecting Pennsylvania state standards
2. Track, schedule and write Re-Evaluation Reports for special education students according to PDE regulations
3. Demonstrate a variety of teaching methods and techniques that motivate students to perform at their optimum
ability level
4. Display skill in working with regular education teachers in the area of differentiated instruction so that special
education needs can be addressed in this environment
5. Partner with general education staff to provide needed adaptations and/or accommodations to the general
education curriculum
6. Maintain frequent, positive written and verbal contacts with parents, teachers and administrators regarding
program issues and student progress
7. Participate in school-wide committees fostering school safety and character development
8. Participate in professional organizations and professional staff development activities to remain current and to
ensure continued growth in the field of special education
9. Demonstrate appropriate use of classroom management techniques
10. Communicate sound behavior management strategies to regular education teachers and parents via in-services,
open house, individual meetings, and printed material
11. Work cooperatively with all special education and regular education staff and paraprofessionals to provide quality
programming for our special education students addressing individual needs in all learning environments
12. Adhere to all district policies and procedures, maintaining professionalism at all times
13. Obtain and maintain Handle with Care training
14. Integrate technology into the classroom on a daily basis in a 1:1 environment

EVALUATION: Annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation and F.E.A. Contract

APPLY TO: INTERNAL CANDIDATES, PLEASE CONTACT: Justin Zona, Assistant to the Superintendent

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES, PLEASE APPLY: On our employment portal rviewschools.org (Our district
no longer accepts applications unless an applicant contacts us in advance and has a specific need that prevents them from
submitting a digital application. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates. If you require
accommodations or assistance with the application process, please reach out to Dr. Justin Zona at zonaj or Stephanie Church at churchs