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Job Tit le : Building Based Substitute Special Education Teacher

Posit ion Summary:
This position is responsible for providing classroom coverage to Special Education classes, including
planning, instructing and/or adapting the education program to enable students to benefit from
educational experiences. Substitutes will be expected to attend IEP meetings and perform any other
duties provided by the Special Education Teacher, on an as-needed basis.
Dut ie s and Re sponsibilit ie s:
1. Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
2. Plans curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
3. Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observation.
4. Monitors students’ progress in and outside special education room.
5. Maintains physical environment of the classroom.
6. Maintains contact with parents of students.
7. Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and
directions of the IEP
8. Prepares report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other forms as
necessary.
1. Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-8 or N-12 required.
2. Experience working with the special education school age population preferred.
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
4. Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder
groups.
5. Excellent collaboration and leadership skills.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
7. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
8. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.

Addit ional Re quire me nt s:
1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within
1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human
Resources prior to hire date.
Working Condit ions:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and
supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking
customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequat e vision to perform duties
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are
performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Disclaime r: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and
responsibilities required of this position.
Re port s To: Principal or Assistant Principal
De part me nt : Special Education and Pupil Services
Posit ion Schedule: August – June, 190 days
Salary: $200.00/per day ($26.67/hourly) plus health, dental, vision benefits, paid sick days, professional
development, PSERS, and more
To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable)
and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.
Que st ions: Recruitment@aiu3.net
The Allegheny Int ermediat e Unit is an equal opport unit y educat ion inst it ut ion and will not discriminat e on the basis of race,
color, nat ional origin, ancest ry, religion, sex, sexual orient at ion, age, handicap, or limit ed English proficiency in it s educat ional
programs, services, facilit ies, act ivit ies or employment pract ices as required by Tit le IXof the 1972 Educat ional Amendment s,
Tit le VI and Tit le VII of the Civil Right s Act of 1964, as amended, Sect ion 504 Regulat ions of the Rehabilit at ion Act of 1973, the
Age Discriminat ion in Employment Act of 1975, Sect ion 204 Regulat ions of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act , the Americans wit h
Disabilit ies Act , or any other applicable federal or state statute