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Pace School Special Education Teacher in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
*Pace School *is an Approved Private School and Partial Hospitalization Program located in Churchill, serving children and adolescents with Autism and Behavioral challenges, from Allegheny County and neighboring county school districts. Our Mission is to provide educational and therapeutic services that enable any child to thrive. Nurtured by the expertise of parents, teachers, and counselors, our students overcome educational and behavioral challenges to create successful and meaningful lives. By blending both academic and behavioral services into their learning environment, students can achieve maximum benefits. Pace programs are redefining the learning experience for students with special needs.
If you are a passionate, caring, and patient Professional with the desire to support our Mission in a diversified & equitable work setting, then Pace School is the perfect career opportunity for you!
Pace School is looking for passionate and caring Special Education Teachers to join our team! Starting pay is $49,000 with no teaching experience and increases based on qualifying teaching experience! The responsibility of the Teacher is to design and implement instruction in accordance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student, the mandates of Federal and State special education law, and the PA Core standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
- Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Writes the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students on his/her caseload, according to procedures and timelines detailed in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Chapter 14 Regulations and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
Plans instruction to address the goals and specially designed instruction on each IEP for the students on his/her caseload.
Plans instruction in assigned academic area(s) (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science and technology, health, library, social skills and/or social studies) according to the developmental level of the student.
Prepares and submits to assigned supervisor, as requested, weekly lesson plans that exhibit a logical scope and sequence of lessons, a connection to the students' IEP and the PA academic standards and includes first hand and active learning experiences.
Uses the information gained through evaluation of student performance to modify and adapt instructional plans/practices.
Instruction
Implements instruction in assigned academic area(s) (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science and technology, health, library, social skills and/or social studies) according to the developmental level of the students and the PA academic standards.
Designs and implements research-based instructional strategies and based on knowledge of effective models of instruction to address the goals and specially designed instruction identified on each student's IEP.
Plans and conducts community-based educational experiences (i.e., field trips, service learning projects) that support instruction and assist the student with generalization of newly acquired skills.
Designs and uses instructional practices that are developmentally appropriate and encourages active student engagement (i.e., project based learning, cooperative learning, peer tutoring).
Classroom Organization/Behavior Management
Implements the school wide positive behavior support plan and behavior management system to provide a functional and orderly classroom environment for students.
Adheres to the daily schedule and master calendar as developed each school year.
Posts and enforces classroom rules/consequences, daily schedule, and school-wide behavior management information and student work.
In collaboration with the Mental Health Therapist or Social Wor er, designs and implements behavioral support programming for students that reflects a systematic and positive approach, and is in accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of PDE.
Maintains certification in the Physical Crisis Management system and consistently applies knowledge of crisis intervention and behavioral management, such as verbal de-escalation techniques, nonconfrontational limit setting, and physical restraint/management techniques.
Utilizes physical restraint/management techniques and procedures in accordance with Pace policies as a last resort intervention to keep a student safe from harming him/herself or others.
Supervises assigned students during classroom instruction, lunch, field trips, assemblies, fire drills, dismissal
Pace School offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, with the majority of the employee premiums for individual coverage paid for by Pace
- Employer paid life & long term disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement savings program with generous employer contribution
- Paid sick days
- Paid personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus
- Free and confidential EAP including reimbursements for Uber/Lyft rides
- Free onsite parking
- Starting Salary of $49,000 plus more based on qualifying teaching experience!
- and more!
If you are interested in this opportunity, please respond to this job posting with your resume and cover letter. Then visit our website at www.paceschool.org and apply through our application located on the Careers page. See direct link below:
http://www.paceschool.org/Employment
Pace School Cultural Diversity Mission Statement:
- By learning from each other, we will learn about ourselves, change our misconceptions, and establish mutual respect by promoting and creating an inclusive culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $49,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Special Education Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person