Teacher - Special Education

Harboroaks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a K-12 Special Education teacher to float among residential programs in the Pittsburgh area. The role involves creating individualized plans, delivering instruction, and supporting students with diverse learning needs.

The position requires a teaching credential in the state, CPR and de-escalation/restraint training, and a strong commitment to safety and collaborative care for children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid certification may be required depending on state or facility.
• Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.

Responsibilities

• Identify students' educational needs and develop formal educational plans.
• Create lesson plans and teach students in one or more subjects.
• Observe students to evaluate abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students individually, in groups, or as a class.
• Communicate progress with families, counselors, administrators, and teachers.
• Prepare students for standardized tests as required by state.
• Document educational plans, goals, and progress.
• Supervise classrooms and enforce rules and policies.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and adhere to treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification

CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification (may be required)

Current state teaching license/certification

Job description

Overview

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers comprehensive mental health treatment programs for children and adolescentsages 3-21 whose liveshave been disrupted by mental illness. Our facility located in the South HIlls of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides many levels of care to help children or adolescent starthealing from the mental health challenge they are facing.

We are looking for a K-12 Special Education teacher to float in the classrooms between the residential programs located at out USC and Canonsburg locations.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
• Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
• Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
• Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
• Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
• Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
• Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
• Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

SWOOD

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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