Special Education Instructional Support I

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Special Education Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead classroom teachers with daily management, small group and individual instruction, and coverage during absences.

You will use assessment data to guide instruction, support students in general education as assigned, and collaborate to implement intervention plans aligned with state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education is required.
• Active PA K-8 certification is required.
• Additional PA Certifications are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core.
• Experience in teaching a non-basal curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction to students in individual and/or small group settings.
• Uses identified needs to guide the learning process toward student achievement.
• Assists lead teacher in closing the achievement gap by linking assessment to instruction.
• Assists lead teacher by learning and implementing various assessment strategies.
• Provides support to students in general education area as assigned.
• Follows and implements intervention plans or processes to provide service and support to students.
• Provides classroom coverage when lead teacher is absent.
• Maintains accurate records and complies with policies and guidelines.
• Collaborates with district/campus personnel regarding students needing interventions.

Skills

Superior interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Consultation and coaching

Critical evaluation

Ethical practice

Documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree in Education

Active PA K-8 certification

Google certification

Job description

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Special Education Instructional Support Teacher to assist lead classroom teachers with daily management, small group and individual instruction, and coverage during absences.

You will use assessment data to guide instruction, support students in general education as assigned, and collaborate to implement intervention plans aligned with state standards.