Special Education Teacher

Pace School is an Approved Private School and Partial Hospitalization Program located in Churchill, serving children and adolescents with Autism and Behavioral challenges, from Allegheny County and neighboring county school districts. Our Mission is to provide educational and therapeutic services that enable any child to thrive. Nurtured by the expertise of parents, teachers, and counselors, our students overcome educational and behavioral challenges to create successful and meaningful lives.

By blending both academic and behavioral services into their learning environment, students can achieve maximum benefits. Pace programs are redefining the learning experience for students with special needs.

_If you are a passionate, caring, and patient Professional with the desire to support our Mission in a diversified & equitable work setting, then Pace School is the perfect career opportunity for you!_

Pace School is looking for passionate and caring Special Education Teachers to join our team! Starting pay is $55,000 with no teaching experience and increases based on qualifying teaching experience! The responsibility of the Teacher is to design and implement instruction in accordance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student, the mandates of Federal and State special education law, and the PA Core standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Writes the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for students on his/her caseload, according to procedures and timelines detailed in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Chapter 14 Regulations and the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).

2. Plans instruction to address the goals and specially designed instruction on each IEP for the students on his/her caseload.

3. Plans instruction in assigned academic area(s) (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science and technology, health, library, social skills and/or social studies) according to the developmental level of the student.

4. Prepares and submits to assigned supervisor, as requested, weekly lesson plans that exhibit a logical scope and sequence of lessons, a connection to the students' IEP and the PA academic standards and includes first hand and active learning experiences.

5. Uses the information gained through evaluation of student performance to modify and adapt instructional plans/practices.

_Instruction_

1. Implements instruction in assigned academic area(s) (i.e., reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science and technology, health, library, social skills and/or social studies) according to the developmental level of the students and the PA academic standards.

2. Designs and implements research-based instructional strategies and based on knowledge of effective models of instruction to address the goals and specially designed instruction identified on each student's IEP.

3. Plans and conducts community-based educational experiences (i.e., field trips, service learning projects) that support instruction and assist the student with generalization of newly acquired skills.

4. Designs and uses instructional practices that are developmentally appropriate and encourages active student engagement (i.e., project based learning, cooperative learning, peer tutoring).

_Classroom Organization/Behavior Management_

1. Implements the school wide positive behavior support plan and behavior management system to provide a functional and orderly classroom environment for students.

2. Adheres to the daily schedule and master calendar as developed each school year.

3. Posts and enforces classroom rules/consequences, daily schedule, and school-wide behavior management information and student work.

4. In collaboration with the Mental Health Therapist or Social Worker, designs and implements behavioral support programming for students that reflects a systematic and positive approach, and is in accordance with the rules, regulations, and guidelines of PDE.

5. Maintains certification in the Physical Crisis Management system and…