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Special Education Department Chair
Job Description
Special Education Department Chair
Full Job Description
Curriculum:
- Models and assists teams in modifying and differentiating to meet the needs of the individual learner.
- Assists in teacher training and meets with teachers regularly.
Instructional Practices:
- Researches, recommends and assists with implementing methodologies and practices that lead to high student engagement and achievement.
- Orients teachers and provides ongoing professional development for assigned teachers.
- Observes, mentors, and holds accountable assigned teachers regarding best practices in instruction.
- Promotes instructional practices that are modified and differentiated to meet the needs of the individual learner.
- Assists in facilitating the integration and use of instructional technology, as appropriate.
- Assists in planning the professional development program for faculty.
Student Achievement:
- Assists teachers in Response to Interventions.
Culture:
- Serves as a mentor and role model in the creation of a learning environment that supports college. readiness and student achievement.
- Assists in planning and delivering orientation for new teachers.
Department Specific Leadership:
- Assist Director of Academic Instruction, in vertical alignment of curriculum and instructional practices across the grade levels.
- Assists course teams through collaboration and data analysis.
- Mentors a small cohort of teachers in humanities.
School-Wide Leadership:
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of Green Tree School and Services.
- Fosters an environment and culture which promotes respect, responsibility, and trust.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of Green Tree School and Services.
- Takes on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Participates in and contributes to the TIERS Committee.
- Assists in interviewing teachers during the hiring process.
BENEFITS
Eligible Green Tree School & Services Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life, Hospital, and Accident Coverage
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
Green Tree School & Services is a non-profit state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children with autism disorder and severe emotional disabilities. At Green Tree School & Services, all students are instructed based on their IEP goals and the appropriate state standards as defined but the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Green Tree School & Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Green Tree School & Services careers and benefits, please visit our website www.greentreeschool.org
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Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Education
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- PA Teacher License
Skills
Required
- Classroom Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Lesson Plan Development
- Student Information System
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