Special Education Teacher

CADES is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Since 1951, we have empowered people with special needs to achieve their highest potential by committing to serve others through the demonstration of the Core Values of Respect, Trust, and Growth.  Today, CADES operates over 30 community living arrangements, adult day programs, the George Crothers Memorial School, and early-intervention services.  CADES partners with over 30 school districts in Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Montgomery, and Berks Counties, as well as the school district of Philadelphia, to provide a variety of educational opportunities through an integrated therapy model for the children living with multiple disabilities that we serve.

CADES seeks a Special Education Teacher to further our mission of empowering those with special needs to achieve their highest potential.  

Position Description: The George Crothers Memorial School is seeking a full-time classroom assistant to work in our special education program. Position works with students ages 3 through 21 with multiple physical and intellectual disabilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning an educational program to fit the needs and abilities of school-aged students living with multiple disabilities and/or complex medical diagnoses.
• Assessing student skills utilizing a variety of informal (i.e. classroom observation, data collection, rating scales) and formal assessments for individualized program development.
• Developing and Implementing IEP goals
• Identifying specially designed instruction
• Monitoring progress throughout the IEP period.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and permanent, provisional, or instructional 1 or 2 Certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a special education teacher.
• Minimum one year experience preferred.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds, bend, twist, and turn. CADES will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, if needed, to perform the essential functions of the job

CADES considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.