Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandated school closure period, the Bucks IU Extended School Year (ESY) program for Summer 2020 will now be held using a remote/virtual teaching platform. The number of ESY staff needed in the virtual setting is less than the Bucks IU anticipated for a traditional ESY classroom program. If future needs change for any reason, the Bucks IU will certainly consider your application of employment for ESY.
Summary:
Coordinate and/or provide academic and social instruction to support the educational programming and physical needs of special education students assigned to the Extended School Year Programs.
Essential Functions:
- Independently plan and effectively deliver curriculum based on needs specified in Individual Educational Plans.
- Observes, evaluates and prepares reports on progress of students.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee maybe required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work:
June 24, 2020 – July 30, 2020
Must be available to work Monday through Thursday
Working up to six hours per day, based on student caseload
Travel:
Travel may be required for in home and itinerant instruction throughout Bucks County. Mileage is reimbursed in accordance with current IRS guidelines and rates.
Education and Experience:
Level of Degree:
- Bachelor's Degree
- PA Special Education Certification - Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- High energy level and ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members including parents is essential.
- Knowledge of Sign Language and of amplification and cochlear implants.
- Listening and Spoken Language Specialization.
- Due to changes in the program, Bucks IU employees currently working in a virtual setting will have preference as candidates for the ESY program
- Experience using virtual platforms and technology is preferred.
The Bucks IU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The practice of providing reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed at any point during the recruiting, hiring, or at any time during employment with the Bucks IU, please contact the Director of Human Resources at HR@bucksiu.org
To be hired for this position you will need the required PA clearances to be dated no more than one year prior to your employment start date. Click here to learn more about the required clearances.
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