Job Title:  Teacher

Job Status:  Permanent/Full Time

Contact:  Mary Kay Hennessy, Principal

E-Mail:  mkhennessy@stnorbert.org

Job Description:

St. Norbert Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and qualified full-time Learning Support Teacher to serve students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. The Learning Support Teacher will provide specialized instruction in reading and mathematics through both pull-out and push-in models, develop and adapt lesson plans and assessments, and support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and other identified learning needs.

 The teacher would be responsible for  grade levels, K to 4th grade, for the following:

·  Creates specialized instruction lesson plans in Reading and Mathematics

·  Creates modified assessments for students with Individualized Education Plans

·  Adapts materials, learning environments, and curriculum to meet the individualized needs of students with identified specific learning needs. 

·  Teaches Guided Reading in small groups - Kindergarten through Fourth Grades - pull-out instruction. Teaches reading using a multisensory approach like Wilson or Orton Gillingham

·  Teaches Mathematics in small groups - First through Fourth Grade - push-in/pull-out instruction

·  Provides resources for classroom teachers to assist students with specific learning needs in the general education curriculum

·  Manages paperwork for students with modified and accommodated curriculums

·  Communicates with parents regarding students’ academic progress and classroom behavior

·  Oversees implementation and execution of IEP, 504, and Psychoeducational testing recommendations for students.

·  Takes part in IEP meetings to ensure individual student needs are met.

·  Works collaboratively with the student, the parent, the teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure student needs are met and make modifications where necessary.

·  Outlines and summarizes IEPs, 504s, and psychoeducational testing for teachers and reviews best practices with teachers to facilitate individual student learning and success. 

·  Collaborates and works under the guidance of the Learning Support Administrator.

·  Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field

·  Valid teaching credential; special education certification strongly preferred

·  Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in  a learning support or special education role.

Qualified and interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to the Principal at the e-mail address noted above.  Clearances will be required as well as other documentation if the position is offered.  Please download the Teacher Application attached for a list of documents that will be needed.

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.