K-12 Special Education Teacher

Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 annually

Significant Impact

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking dedicated K-12 Special Education Teachers to join our team and support students with special needs.

You will develop individualized education plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide engaging instruction across subjects while maintaining a compassionate, standards-based classroom environment.

Requires valid teacher certification and at least one year in special or alternative education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Special Education or Alternative Education
• Current teaching certification or eligible for certification in the state

Responsibilities

• Teach students essential academic, social, and developmental skills across multiple subjects.
• Foster physical, mental, and social growth in a supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized education plans meeting each student’s needs.
• Identify educational needs and develop formal education plans or programs.
• Observe and evaluate student progress, helping to improve abilities and address weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students individually or in groups; communicate progress with families and counselors.

Skills

Special Education

Teacher Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Join Our Amazing Team at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs? Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is seeking dedicated K-12 Special Education Teachers to join our exceptional team and help shape brighter futures.

What You’ll Do

• Teach students essential academic, social, and developmental skills across multiple subjects.


• Foster physical, mental, and social growth in a supportive learning environment.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized education plans that meet each student’s unique needs.

What We Offer

• Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 annually


• Significant Impact: Help students thrive academically and emotionally.


• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Valid Teacher’s Certification


• Minimum 1 year of experience in Special Education or Alternative Education

About Southwood Psychiatric Hospital

At Southwood, we are dedicated to providing high-quality health, education, and assisted living services to teens and adolescents. Our mission is to promote mental health and well‑being through responsive, ethical, and effective care. We believe in teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence—values that guide everything we do.

Essential Functions

• Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.


• Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.


• Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.


• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one‑on‑one.


• Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.


• Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.


• Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.


• Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.


• Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.


• Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.


• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.


• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.


• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.


• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.


• CPR and de‑escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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