Special Education Teacher — Long-Term Sub

Upper St. Clair School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper St. Clair School District is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for an immediate long term substitute assignment at Upper St. Clair High School (Grades 9-12).

You will design and implement IEPs, collaborate with families and staff, and support students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs. The role requires PA certification in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12), a bachelor's degree, and a commitment to professional practices, confidentiality, and district policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PA teaching certificate in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12) required.
• Experience in public or private education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans and Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Facilitate collaboration with team members to support students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Ensure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning while building a positive rapport with students.
• Implement positive behavioral and effective classroom management strategies.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and administrators regarding student matters.
• Communicate with professionalism in all required areas.
• Collaborate with the special education curriculum leader and district leadership to understand yearly roles and responsibilities as dictated by student need.
• Understanding of special education process, procedures, and compliance.
• Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Classroom management

Behavior management

Relationship building

Policy implementation

Curriculum knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PA teaching certificate in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12)

Job description

Upper St. Clair School District is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher for an immediate long term substitute assignment at Upper St. Clair High School (Grades 9-12).

You will design and implement IEPs, collaborate with families and staff, and support students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs. The role requires PA certification in Special Education (K-12 or 7-12), a bachelor's degree, and a commitment to professional practices, confidentiality, and district policies.