Allentown City School District

Role Description Plans, implements, and manages all aspects of the Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Program for the district at his/her level. Oversees and serves as liaison for social service agency referrals for all staff and students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Demonstrates mastery in professional field. - Represents the School District with a positive professional image. - Has knowledge of School District policies, regulations, and goals. - Has experience in dealing with various socio-economic family situations. - Is perceptive in evaluating situations and problems. - Is knowledgeable in professional field. - Prepares accurate, lucid written reports. - Makes adequate investigation and obtains desired information. - Reports with expediency. - Follows through on communications with school personnel. - Offers suggestions and recommendations toward resolving problems. - Uses plain, lucid language. - Reports reflect individually of student and the needs of the case. - Organizes time efficiently. - Has a sense of priority and needs and responds accordingly. - Serves building assignments with proportionate regularity. - Maintains appropriate records, reports, studies, etc. - Daily schedule reflects ability to reorganize time and priorities. - Identifies problems accurately. - Uses background information to determine relevance and severity of the problem. - Makes valid diagnostic conclusions. - Identifies those behaviors that appear problematic but are within normal development. - Reports precisely and intelligibly during conferences with parents and/or other professional staff members. - Adheres to data. - Makes appropriate inferences. - Reports comprehensively. - Is understood by attending persons. - Responds promptly to requests for service. - Responds with expediency whenever possible. - Accepts referrals with a positive attitude. - Obtains desired information and culminates the requested task. - Does additional follow-up work if necessary. - Is able to establish and communicate priorities. - Communicates effectively in case conferences. - Covers all aspects of case in organized and concise manner. - Is aware of and can deal effectively with emotional reactions of the audience. - Adjusts presentation to persons present. - Makes realistic recommendations. - Has perceptive ability to analyze total situations and recommend adjustments. - Isolates and discerns problems. - Makes positive suggestions to parents, pupils, and school personnel. - Uses School District resources for helping the student. - Bases recommendations on diagnosis and within resources. - Creates a positive climate for the student. - Displays a friendly and humanistic attitude. - Interacts in a non-threatening manner. - Reinforces appropriate, desirable behaviors. - Commends in order to make learning a positive experience. - Is perceptive to the needs of children and staff. - Is aware of personal and emotional needs. - Responds appropriately to these needs. - Respects confidentiality. - Secures and communicates information in a professional manner. - Respects family's right to confidentiality on information given. - Respects school's right to confidentiality of records. - Keeps confidence of pupil, parent, or school personnel whenever possible. - Recognizes and uses skills of other professional personnel through referrals and conferences. - Refers to appropriate school and community personnel. - Utilizes input of principal, teacher, school nurse, parent, and other school and outside personnel if appropriate. - Uses community resources. - Other - Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned or delegated by the principal or Director of Community & Student Services. Qualifications - Educational Specialist I or II Certificate - Master's Degree - Criminal and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151). - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. Company Description

Role Description This is a virtual education teaching position on campus. - Collaborates with other staff members in the education process and assists with the smooth operation of the building. - Collaborates with administration, other staff, and parents to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and other special education administrative requirements. - Displays an interest in and participates in the total school program. - Exhibits dependability and punctuality in assigned duties, attendance at meetings and in the use and care of equipment and facilities. - Displays positive personal traits, such as neatness, integrity, character, good citizenship, respect for others, honesty and responsibility as an appropriate model for students. - Abides by the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. - Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy. - Maintains open lines of communication with administrators, parents, students, staff members and the general public. - Participates in curriculum review and redesign as required by department, subject area or grade level. - Maintains an ongoing program to enhance professional competence for the attainment of a job goal. - Incorporates the philosophy, objectives and expectations of the Teacher Expectations, Evaluation and Development plan in the attainment of professional goals. - Recognizes the basic structural framework for the development of instructional programs and works toward the achievement of the objectives. - Develops, maintains and completes all required written records and reports within established timelines. - Utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to attain lesson objectives and provides students opportunities which extend beyond the classroom. - Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress to develop effective instructional strategies to help students meet instructional objectives and provides timely feedback to student concerning their progress. - Recognizes and uses appropriate technological enhancements relevant to the curriculum taught. - Demonstrates understanding and concern for each student in meeting his or her educational needs. - Maintain safe virtual environment of the classroom. - Design and deliver engaging virtual instruction. - Implement UDL principles to create accessible online learning experiences for all students. - Customize digital learning environments to meet individual student needs as outlined in IEPs. - Effectively navigate and utilize various digital platforms, tools, and resources to enhance student learning. - Monitor and assess student engagement and progress in virtual learning environments. - Troubleshoot basic technical issues and provide appropriate support to students in the online setting. - Collaborate with colleagues to develop and share best practices for online special education. - Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and pedagogical approaches in virtual education. - Create and maintain a positive, inclusive online classroom community that promotes student success. Qualifications - Minimum, Bachelor's degree with a major in special education, or a related field; master's degree preferred. - Hold valid and current PA special education certificate. - Clear criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI). - Ability to perform essential job duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. - Ability to perform additional or alternatives to these qualifications and essential duties, as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. Benefits - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Reimbursement - Tuition Reimbursement - Personal and Sick time - PSERS Retirement Fund Company Description The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages. The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.

Role Description This is a virtual education teaching position on campus. Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree. - Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in specified curriculum. - Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI). - Experience developing AI-related projects or curriculum. - Familiarity with specific AI education platforms or resources. - Experience working in a project-based learning or competency-based education environment. - Experience with data analysis and using data to inform instructional decisions. - Experience with coding competitions or extracurricular computer science activities. - Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Reimbursement - Tuition Reimbursement - Personal and Sick time - PSERS Retirement Fund Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Curriculum Development and Implementation (AI-Focused): - Design, develop, and implement engaging and rigorous high school computer science curricula that integrate AI concepts, principles, and applications. - Develop project-based learning experiences that allow students to apply computer science skills to solve real-world problems, particularly those related to AI. - Collaborate with other faculty to integrate AI concepts across different subject areas. - Continuously update curriculum to reflect advancements in AI and computer science. - Align curriculum with relevant national and state standards. - Personalized Learning and Instruction: - Utilize data-driven insights and AI-powered tools (where applicable) to understand individual student needs, learning styles, and progress. - Differentiating instruction and providing personalized support to ensure all students achieve mastery of competencies. - Foster student ownership of their learning and encourage self-reflection. - Project-Based Learning Facilitation: - Guide and mentor students through the entire project lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution and presentation. - Facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving within project groups. - Provide timely and constructive feedback on student projects, focusing on both process and outcomes. - Assess student learning through project-based rubrics and competency-based assessments. - Competency-Based Education: - Clearly define learning competencies and success criteria for computer science topics. - Develop and utilize varied assessment methods that directly measure student mastery of identified competencies. - Provide students with clear pathways to demonstrate their learning and progress through the curriculum. - Track and report student progress based on competency attainment. - Technology Integration (AI Emphasis): - Effectively integrate various software, hardware, and AI tools into instruction. - Guide students in the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. - Stay current with emerging AI trends and educational technologies.

Role Description This is a virtual education teaching position on campus for the role of Teacher - Social Studies 10-12. - Design, develop, and implement engaging and rigorous high school computer science curricula that integrate AI concepts, principles, and applications. - Develop project-based learning experiences that allow students to apply computer science skills to solve real-world problems, particularly those related to AI. - Collaborate with other faculty to integrate AI concepts across different subject areas. - Continuously update curriculum to reflect advancements in AI and computer science. - Align curriculum with relevant national and state standards. - Utilize data-driven insights and AI-powered tools (where applicable) to understand individual student needs, learning styles, and progress. - Differentiating instruction and providing personalized support to ensure all students achieve mastery of competencies. - Foster student ownership of their learning and encourage self-reflection. - Guide and mentor students through the entire project lifecycle, from ideation and planning to execution and presentation. - Facilitate collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving within project groups. - Provide timely and constructive feedback on student projects, focusing on both process and outcomes. - Assess student learning through project-based rubrics and competency-based assessments. - Clearly define learning competencies and success criteria for computer science topics. - Develop and utilize varied assessment methods that directly measure student mastery of identified competencies. - Provide students with clear pathways to demonstrate their learning and progress through the curriculum. - Track and report student progress based on competency attainment. - Effectively integrate various software, hardware, and AI tools into instruction. - Guide students in the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. - Stay current with emerging AI trends and educational technologies. Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree. - Hold a valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in specified curriculum. - Criminal history and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI). - Experience developing AI-related projects or curriculum. - Familiarity with specific AI education platforms or resources. - Experience working in a project-based learning or competency-based education environment. - Experience with data analysis and using data to inform instructional decisions. - Experience with coding competitions or extracurricular computer science activities. - Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable. Requirements - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Reimbursement - Tuition Reimbursement - Personal and Sick time - PSERS Retirement Fund *Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.