Special Education Teacher:Sunbury, PAThe Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) has a full time teaching position working with school students in highly-structured emotional support / life skills classroom in Sunbury. The anticipated start date is august 6, 2024 for the 2024-25 school year.Salary Range: $51,949 to $69,270 dependent on education and applicable public-school experience. This is an exempt position following a 188 days per year. This opportunity includes excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.Education and knowledge requirements include:
Minimal requirement is a Bachelor's degree in education or special education.
A valid Pennsylvania teacher certification in Special Education certification at the appropriate grade level is required if working in the following grade level assignments:
Pre-K to Grade 8 = Special Education PK-12 or Special Education PK-8
Grades 7-8 = Special Education PK-12, Special Education PK-8 or Special Education 7-12
Grades 9-12 = Special Education PK-12 or Special Education 7-12
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- Possess an understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to special education.
- Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning.
- Demonstrated organizational, written and oral communications skills are essential.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills, teamwork and an ability to function independently required
- Effective operation of personal computers and email is an essential part of this position.
- Experience in social services with families or mental health is beneficial.
- Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate effectively to stimulate learning.
- Possess a functional knowledge of positive behavior management approaches.
- Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
- Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.Interested candidates must apply online at www.csiu.org/jobs . In addition to the online application, please upload the following:
current cover letter;
current resume;
minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to experience;
college transcripts conferring degree(s).
EOE.