Job: Teacher - Physical Education

St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is an educational option for students in grades 1 through 12 who require specialized educational programs due to behavioral health, academic and development issues. Our innovative programs are designed to help students succeed academically and behaviorally. Creating an environment for therapeutic progress is paramount to achieving success for students. Our philosophy is that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Pennsylvania Teaching Certification as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the area of instruction – Highly qualified status.
Continuing maintenance of appropriate credentials by meeting the regulations and directives of Pennsylvania Department of Education and Glade Run Lutheran Services.
Must have audio/visual/verbal skills for instruction and supervision of students to perform other essential job functions.
Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions if necessary.
Must have the ability to continually exercise discretion and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must have access to a telephone.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Must be eligible for Act 33 /34 and FBI clearances.
Must be able to identify with the agency Mission Statement and support the agency’s Core Values.

KNOWLEDGE AREAS:
Verbal and written communication skills
Learning Process
Career Development
IEP Development
Community Resources
Pennsylvania School Law
Problem Solving Skills
Mandated Reporting Requirements
Management/Discipline Techniques