Special Education Teacher
Child Guidance Resource
Summary
The Special Education teacher will work in the elementary emotional support private school setting. The teacher provides a nurturing environment for children to maintain academic instruction while learning pro-social skills. The teacher is responsible for the implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)/Comprehensive Evaluation Report (CER) for each student in CGRC's Elementary Education Services. The teacher is responsible for daily lesson plans that incorporate Common Core teaching standards for Pennsylvania.
Job description
CGRC's Elementary Education Services (EES) Program is a licensed, private Special Education School for children in grades K-8 in Delaware County who are struggling in their public school classroom. Our school is a structured academic environment, much like mainstream classrooms, and teaches an academic curriculum but with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and behavioral development. The goal for every child in our Elementary Education Services (EES) is to learn the skills necessary to return successfully to his/her own public school district. Our structured academic environment combined with group therapy, individual counseling, and on-site psychiatric services provides the safe and supportive environment students need.
Responsibilities
- Develop IEP's for each child and attend ongoing reviews for the child.
- Develop, plan, and facilitate weekly thematic units to meet the child's IEP goals.
- Complete progress monitoring on all assigned clients.
- Develop and implement the behavior modification program in assigned classroom.
- Provide individual/group instruction to children enrolled in the CGRC program.
- Demonstrate therapeutic relationship skills including an understanding of boundary issues and confidentiality.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings relating to an individual child, including case review meetings to access, provide, or coordinate mental health and education services for the client.
School Year Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-4 PM from August to June.
Requirements
- State certification in Special Education is required.
- Ability to work in a structured school setting.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive clinical supervision
- Training
- Career development
- Flexible work schedules
- Time off
- Tickets at work program
- Public service loan forgiveness program
Company overview
Child Guidance Resource is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Operating primarily in Pennsylvania, the organization delivers a range of therapeutic interventions including individual counseling, family therapy, behavioral health rehabilitation services, and school-based mental health programs. Their services are designed to address various mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral disorders, and developmental issues. The organization employs licensed clinicians, therapists, and behavioral specialists who work collaboratively with families, schools, and community partners to create individualized treatment plans. Child Guidance Resource emphasizes evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care approaches to support positive outcomes for young clients. Their mission centers on promoting emotional wellness, building resilience, and strengthening family systems through accessible, high-quality mental health services. The organization plays a vital role in addressing the growing need for youth mental health support in the communities they serve.