Special Education Teacher

the Watson Institute; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 51,500 - 53,500; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to manage IEPs and maintain a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team. Responsibilities include assessing students and adapting instructional activities accordingly. Competitive salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and conduct assessments.
• Ability to record and interpret assessment data.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor education levels and IEP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct assessments.
• Record and interpret assessment data.
• Develop and monitor IEPs.
• Organize and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and present written and verbal information about students

Ability to organize the learning environment of students

Ability to work as a transdisciplinary team member

Ability to manage students’ behavior

Ability to plan and implement student instruction

Ability to supervise paraprofessional staff

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Special Education Teacher Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct assessments
• Record and interpret assessment data
• Develop, maintain and monitor present education levels, goals, objectives, success criteria and specially designed instructions for Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Plan, implement and adapt instructional activities
• Organize and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
• Utilize appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques
• Communicate routinely with parents and appropriate school district personnel
• Work effectively within a transdisciplinary educational team
• Supervise the activities of the classroom aide(s)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written and verbal information about students
• Ability to organize the learning environment of students
• Ability to work as a transdisciplinary team member
• Ability to manage students’ behavior
• Ability to plan and implement student instruction
• Ability to supervise paraprofessional staff

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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