Special Education Teacher – WISCA

Special education teachers in the WISCA programs support students with autism in classrooms in Bridgeville or Sewickley, PA, helping them achieve academic, developmental, and social success.

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred
• PA Teaching Certification in Special Education
• Highly qualified in a secondary content area (i.e. Math, English, Science) is preferred
• Excellent skills in the use of the internet, Microsoft products and Apple products
• Two years teaching experience in special education/children with autism preferred
• Willing to be trained in working with an online curriculum
• Willing to be trained in Comprehensive Crisis Management and ability to use the physical management strategies taught
• The essential functions of the job described require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds)
• Current PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 Clearances required
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required

• Plan and conduct assessments; record and interpret assessment data
• Develop, maintain, and monitor student IEPs and RRs in accordance with all compliance mandates and program expectations
• Develop, modify, and implement relevant Specially Designed Instruction to enhance student learning
• Plan, implement, and adapt instructional activities from online and offline curriculum
• Support students of all ages and abilities in engaging with their curriculum and instruction
• Organize and maintain a safe and effective learning environment embedded in structured teaching practices and best practices for students diagnosed with Autism
• Utilize appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques
• Communicate routinely with parents and appropriate school district personnel
• Work effectively with the instructional team
• Supervise the activities of the classroom paraprofessionals
• Adhere to all expectations related to special education compliance timelines and work completion timelines as determined by the site supervisor
• Maintain professional boundaries with students, families, and colleagues at all times
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written and verbal information about students
• Ability to organize the learning environment of the 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
• Ability to reflect on practice and modify instructional strategies as needed
• Ability to effectively manage time

• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits.
• 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment.