Teacher Supervisor (Soaring Heights Schools)

Summary

The teacher supervisor position is responsible for the direct supervision and development of the special education teachers at the respective school. The positions provides observation, feedback, training, support and guidance and for the pedagogical aspects and compliance aspects of the classroom teacher.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• *Be a member of the school's leadership team and support the director with communication and teacher communication protocols for parents, school districts and outside agencies
• *Ensure lesson plans and instruction align to standards and are designed to meet the individual needs andgoals of each student.
• *Review and revise IEPs to assist teachers to develop IEPs in accordance with the quality measures andcompliance timelines.
• *Ensure all special education timelines and progress monitoring are completed with fidelity.
• *Ensure lesson plans and instruction align to standards, include evidenced based practices and materials,are designed to meet the individual needs and goals of each student.
• *Regularly observe teachers and classrooms to provide feedback and to ensure instruction aligns with goals,SDIs, and modifications as outline in the IEP.
• *Train teachers regarding instructional methods, best practices, assessment, progress monitoring
• *Develop teachers to effectively engage and supervise SSAs assigned to their classroom
• *Assist in the recruiting, interview and hiring of teachers and aides.
• *Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• *Completion of all required trainings as designed by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
• *Other duties assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will be responsible for the direct supervision, evaluation and assessment of the teachers and the pedagogical practices at the respective school.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensure, & Experience

PA Special Education Teaching Certification, 3+ year in the field, Master's preferred

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• *Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• *Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills
• *Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information

• *Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately
• *A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, twist, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasional keyboarding and other skills will utilize hand, wrist, and fine motor coordination.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet & indoors.
• The work environment includes working with behaviorally challenging school aged children that may from time to time require physical interventions.
• This position will require local travel.
• This position will be scheduled based on operational need & will be required to provide own transportation.

Pyramid CORE Values

• We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.
• Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
• We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.

• DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
• COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!