Project SEARCH Teacher

• Project SEARCH Teacher Full Time Mon - Fri, Flexible Schedule 10-Month Position (August through June) Phoenixville Hospital - Phoenixville, PA KenCrest is seeking a Project SEARCH Teacher to support our Employment Program’s Project SEARCH internship rotations at Phoenixville Hospital.
• Our Employment Department works to create a streamlined process to assist our consumers every step of the way as they navigate through the progression of finding and maintaining gainful employment.
• As our Project SEARCH Teacher, you will connect with Phoenixville Hospital, Employment Support Specialists, and student interns with disabilities to improve the quality of training and student learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies).
• Your focus will be on specially designed instruction to support student interns’ skill development during experiential learning rotations within the host business.
• You will communicate routinely and effectively with stakeholders, collaborate within the cross systems planning team, and assist in developing paid employment outcomes for student interns.
• After successful completion of the internship cycle, you will : seek an appropriate community job site consistent with the students’ interests and skills, as well as determine and refer to appropriate community support services for training and successful employment.
• A successful candidate for this role must be patient, able to motivate students, understanding of your students' special needs, and accepting of differences in others.
• You must be creative and able to apply different types of teaching methods to reach students who are having difficulty learning.
• Communication, cooperation, and collaboration are essential skills since special education teachers spend a great deal of time interacting with others, including students, parents, and school faculty and administrators.
• Offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for professional growth!

Qualifications

Teaching Degree including Special Education Certification in the State of Pennsylvania, required Professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and curriculum-based assessments Strong desire to work with at-risk students Must meet all PA Department of ED standards, including IEP development, meeting and evaluation completion within required timelines providing instruction in functional academic skills that will support future employment, independence, and skills of daily living Driver’s License and a clean driving record IND124 Annual Why KenCrest? As an equal opportunity employer (EOE), our dedicated staff of over 2,100 employees and independent contractors are knowledgeable and qualified, with extensive experience helping children, youth, and adults reach their goals in service of our mission: to support community development by exploring possibilities, mobilizing resources, and championing dreams. Contractor Positions Looking for more freedom and a chance to create your own schedule? Check out our flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, in a community near you! KenCrest offers contractor positions throughout our Early Intervention and Clinical programs.