Developmental Specialist II (Special Education Teacher)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students receiving inpatient care. You will align coursework with home schools, provide both online and hard-copy formats, and work with families and school personnel to track progress and manage transitions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and data-driven feedback to continuously improve services in a hospital education setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Special Education.
• Experience collaborating with families and school personnel.
• Ability to document student progress and compliance data.

Responsibilities

• Support students with assignments during hospital programming.
• Observe and report student progress to the inpatient team and home schools.
• Coordinate with school partners for transitions and planning.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in team and treatment meetings.
• Maintain a clean, safe educational environment per standards.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Education

Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Special Education

Job description

Our teachers collaborate closely with each student’s home school to ensure coursework is provided in both online and hard-copy formats and to support students in completing past-due work, staying current, and managing asynchronous learning. We work with families and school personnel to gather relevant academic, attendance, behavioral, and mental health information; establish academic goals aligned with classroom instruction; submit documentation of completed work for credit; share feedback on effective learning strategies; support 504 planning for school re-entry when needed; and provide medical excuses with follow-up plans.

Since 1990, we have proudly served as the only private, licensed academic school within UPMC, delivering high-quality education to students receiving inpatient care. Our collaborative team of 5-6 dedicated teachers prioritizes student needs, maintains strong communication with families and home schools, and uses data-driven feedback to continuously improve our services.

Must have Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Special Education.

Responsibilities:

Academic Support

• Support children and adolescents with assignment completion during school programming.
• Observe, record, and communicate patient academic progress to the inpatient team and home schools.
• Use observational data to inform school contacts during conferences and as needed.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate with families as needed regarding educational concerns.
• Coordinate with school partners to support educational needs and transition planning.
• Report relevant clinical and non-clinical concerns to classroom, clinical, and administrative leadership.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required documentation accurately and within assigned timelines.
• Maintain current patient and program records in compliance with accreditation, licensing, regulatory, and partnership standards.

Team Participation

• Participate in unit meetings, staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and supervision as assigned.

Environment & Professional Standards

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.
• Complete additional duties as assigned per program guidelines.