7-12 Alternative Program Teacher

Position: 7-12 Alternative Program TeacherReports to: Building Principal FLSA Status: ExemptEmployment: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Secondary Alternative Education Program Teacher provides specialized instruction, behavioral and social-emotional support, and special education case management services (if needed) for students in a secondary alternative education setting. The position is responsible for delivering individualized, evidence-based instruction aligned to district curriculum requirements, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Pennsylvania Special Education Regulations, and alternative education program goals.

The teacher implements positive behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches to support student engagement, academic progress, personal responsibility, and successful reintegration into traditional educational settings when appropriate. In addition, the teacher serves as a special education case manager by coordinating IEP development and implementation, monitoring student progress, ensuring compliance with special education requirements, and collaborating with staff, families, and outside agencies to provide appropriate educational services within the least restrictive environment.

Professional Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania certification as a Special Education 7-12 – Instructional Level I or II AND English 7-12 – Instructional Level I or II OR Mathematics 7-12 – Instructional Level I or II

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-aligned instruction in accordance with Pennsylvania Academic Standards, district curriculum, and student IEP goals.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and technology-supported instruction designed to address diverse academic, behavioral, emotional, and learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction and provide curriculum modifications, accommodations, and supplemental supports as outlined in student IEPs.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies to improve student engagement, achievement, attendance, and credit attainment.
• Integrate social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, conflict resolution, and problem-solving strategies into daily instruction.
• Provide instruction and intervention support in academic, behavioral, organizational, communication, and self-regulation skill areas.
• Utilize educational technology and digital learning platforms to support personalized learning opportunities and credit recovery when applicable.
• Monitor student academic performance and provide timely feedback to students and families.

Special Education and IEP Responsibilities

• Serve as the special education case manager for assigned students receiving special education services.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, revision, and monitoring of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings, reevaluations, manifestation determination meetings, and other required special education meetings.
• Maintain legally compliant special education documentation, progress monitoring records, evaluation data, and educational reports.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and provide regular progress reports to parents and guardians.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district special education regulations, timelines, and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with related service providers, school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and educational teams to coordinate student programming and services.
• Provide instructional and behavioral recommendations to staff regarding accommodations, modifications, and intervention strategies.

Behavioral and Social-Emotional Support Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, respectful, and supportive classroom environment.
• Implement positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and trauma-informed instructional approaches.
• Develop and reinforce classroom expectations, behavioral goals, self-regulation skills, and coping strategies.
• Support students in developing:
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Positive peer interactions and communication skills
• Decision-making and conflict resolution skills
• Organizational and study skills
• Personal responsibility and accountability
• School engagement and attendance improvement
• Self-advocacy and transition readiness skills
• Implement individualized behavior support plans and intervention strategies.
• Utilize approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques when necessary in accordance with district procedures and training.

Student Support and Transition Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to address barriers to student success and improve educational outcomes.
• Assist students with academic planning, goal setting, credit recovery, graduation planning, and transition supports.

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