Long Term Substitute Autistic & Emotional Special Education Teacher (K-2)

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh seeks a Long Term Substitute Autistic and Emotional Special Education Teacher for K-2 to support students’ social-emotional growth in an inclusive setting.

You will collaborate with specialists, implement IEPs, and participate in professional growth to advance students’ academic and behavioral goals during the March–June 2027 assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA Special Education certification.
• Prior experience teaching ES/AS students preferred.
• Familiarity with charter schools and K-2 students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, administrators, school psychologist, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Participate in training and train others in interventions as determined by Campus Leadership Team.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using positive behavioral support strategies.
• Facilitate a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment for all students.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant

PA Special Education Certification

Job description

Long Term Substitute Autistic and Emotional Special Education Teacher (K-2)

(Assignment period is March - June 9, 2027)

The Environmental Charter School has an immediate need for a Long Term Substitute Autistic and Emotional Special Education Teacher. Successful candidates must be progressive minded, and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration, candidates should have a degree or experience in education, a strong work ethic, and a “whatever it takes” attitude

OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION

As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills that allow them to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizen, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry and to actively problem solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines, and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.

WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL

The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed-and continually refined-to ensure that goal. Our work is student centered, constantly improving, and reflective. ECS’s progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores, long waiting list (nearly 200 students in kindergarten alone!), and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally focused education.

OVERVIEW

The ECS Autistic and Emotional Special Education Teacher is an intervention specialist focused on supporting special education students’ success and social-emotional growth in an inclusive setting. Working collaboratively with special education teachers, general education teachers, education assistants, paraprofessionals, building specialists, and the Campus Leadership Team, the ECS Autistic & Emotional Special Education Teacher provides the comprehensive social-emotional support that students need in order to participate in the rigorous and engaging learning opportunities within the classroom. Special education teachers work to ensure all K-2 students are supported through case management across or within grade levels as determined by the Campus Leadership Team. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, administrators, school psychologist, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ social/emotional/behavioral development
• Participate in training and train others in interventions as determined by Campus Leadership Team
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
• Facilitate a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations in a timely and professional manner
• Collect and maintain data to track student progress, drive individualized instruction, and to design academic interventions
• Maintain professional competence by participating in opportunities for professional growth
• Serve as the case manager for a select number of students with Emotional Support and Autistic
• Provide academic intervention and support

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA Special Education certification
• Prior experience teaching ES/AS students preferred
• Familiarity with charter schools and K-2 students

Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required of the selected candidate. These clearances include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Mandated Reporter and Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.