Middle School Emotional and Autistic Support Special Education Teacher

Environmental Charter School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Charter School seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher in an inclusive setting, focusing on Emotional and Autistic Support and Life Skills. You will work with a team of educators to support students and implement comprehensive IEPs, PBSPs, and data-driven progress tracking.

Candidates should have a PA special education certification and a minimum of 3 years in ES/AS teaching, preferably in charter/K-8 settings, with a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PA special education certification.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching ES/AS students and behavioral certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with charter schools and K-8 students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with parents, administrators, school psychologist, and other professionals to develop IEPs.
• Create PBSPs, assist with FBAs, and collect data on plan effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver Autistic, Emotional and Life Skills programming in small groups.
• Provide targeted social/emotional/behavioral interventions.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Skills

IEP development and planning

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Data collection and progress tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PA special education certification

Tools

Job description

Position:Middle School Emotional and Autistic Support Special Education Teacher

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:704

# of Openings:1

Middle School Emotional and Autistic Support Special Education Teacher

The Environmental Charter School is looking for a highly dedicated and motivated individual to join our Special Education Department . This position is based in one building working with a relatively small caseload of students.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.

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 following our guiding principles of catalyst, character, collaboration, and commitment. 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 lists, and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh, serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.

OVERVIEW

The Emotional and Autistic Support Special Education Teacheris focused on supporting special education students’ success and social-emotional growth in an inclusive setting. Working collaboratively with special education teachers, general education teachers, assistant teachers, paraeducators, building specialists, and the Campus Leadership Team, the EAS Special Education Teacher provides the comprehensive social, emotional, and behavioral support for students that require emotional support, autistic support, and/or life skills support in order to participate in the rigorous and engaging learning opportunities within the classroom. Special education teachers work to ensure all students are supported through case management across or within grade levels. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded, with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to:

Special Education Paperwork

• Collaborate with parents, administrators, school psychologist, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ social/emotional/behavioral development
• Create Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) as needed, and collect data around the effectiveness of plan

Instructional Delivery

• Develop and deliver Autistic, Emotional and/or Life Skills programming to students in individual or small group settings
• Provide individualized, targeted social/emotional/behavioral interventions to individuals or groups of students that address specific areas of need outlined in their IEPs or through the school wide MTSS program
• Facilitate a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
• Implement school-wide behavior management policies and Bullying Prevention program within classrooms and throughout the school
• Serve as a building level expert in behavior management through sharing and modeling strategies

Data & Compliance

• 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

School Community

• Serve as the case manager for a select number of students with Emotional Support and Autistic Support IEPs and communicate regularly with families to share and behavioral progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
• Actively engage with the school community by attending annual ECS events

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and PA special education certification
• At least 3 years of experience teaching ES/AS students and behavioral certifications preferred
• Familiarity with charter schools and K-8 students

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary of $51,056 plus $1000 supplement and consideration given for prior years experience.
• ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
• Clearances current within one year of start date will be required of selected candidate. These include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer.