Special Education Teacher(s) - Penn Hills High School

Penn Hills School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Hills School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Penn Hills High School to plan and deliver instructional services for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, families, and service providers to implement IEPs and adapt instruction for individual needs.

The position requires PA certification in Special Education, effective communication, and strong organizational skills to manage documentation and compliance with federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid PA certification in Special Education.
• Ability to present information clearly to admins, staff, parents, students and the public.
• Modify curriculum materials to meet student needs.
• Strong knowledge of behavior management principles.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage aggressive situations.
• Ability to interpret FBA and develop Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Use data collection and analysis to monitor Behavior Improvement Plans.
• Knowledge of Assistive technology (e.g., iPad).
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Create an educational environment reflecting the educational process.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible and responsible.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Develop and write re-evaluation reports based on assessments and data.
• Develop and deliver an appropriate IEP for students.
• Evaluate academic, behavior and social progress toward IEP goals using data and observation.
• Prepare progress reports and required state/district paperwork within timelines.
• Maintain accurate FE paperwork and student records per regulations and guidelines.
• Establish and enforce rules for positive behavior and classroom procedures.
• Collaborate with parents and service providers to implement IEPs with accommodations.
• Adapt curriculum to meet individual needs and modify as required.
• Follow all policies and rules governing students.
• Maintain professional demeanor and comply with district conduct policies.
• Coordinate with co-workers and support staff in the classroom.
• Utilize email, MS Office, and student information systems for communication and records.
• Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Curriculum adaptation

Behavior management

De-escalation techniques

Data collection & analysis

IEP development

Collaboration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

PA certification in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Education Teacher(s) - Penn Hills High School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid PA certification in Special Education and identified content areas, required.
2. Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
3. Ability to modify curriculum materials including core curriculum and prevocational curriculum.
4. Strong working knowledge of behavior management principals.
5. Ability to use de-escalation techniques to control and aggressive situation and achieve a positive outcome.
6. Ability to interpret a Functional Behavior Assessment and develop a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan.
7. Ability to use data collection strategies and data analysis and interpretation to monitor Behavior Improvement Plan.
8. Working knowledge of Assistive technology, i.e. Ipad.
9. Working knowledge of universal precautions
10. Ability to create an educational environment within the room that is reflective of the educational process.
11. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
12. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
13. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
14. Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
15. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal orDesignee

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of program instructional services provided to students in special education.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develop and write re-evaluation reports based on the results of assessments, data collection, and review of records.
2. Develop and deliver an appropriate IEP for students.
3. Evaluate students' academic performance, behavior and social progress toward their IEP goals through data collection, student work and observation.
4. Prepare progress reports, report cards and other state/district mandated paperwork/forms within established timelines.
5. Maintain accurate special education paperwork, data, and student records that are in compliance with federal and state regulations and District guidelines.
6. Establish and enforce rules for positive behavior, and procedures. for maintaining a learning environment for students.
7. Collaborate and communicate with parents, education personnel and other service providers to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) designed to increase student learning through specially designed instruction and accommodations for students' needs.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the curriculum, and make adaptations and modifications to meet individual needs.
9. Follow all administrative policies and rules governing students.
10. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, following all District policies, building procedures and Pennsylvania professional code of conduct.
11. Work collaboratively with co-workers; including the proper management of support staff within the classroom.
12. Utilize e-mail, Microsoft Office programs, and student informational systems to manage communication, information and records.
13. Complete other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 25 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Penn Hills School District is an equal opportunity employer.