Educational Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pittsburgh Full time
Job Title: Educational Support Teacher

Falk School, a coeducational K-8 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time Educational Support Teacher to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and families to facilitate positive interactions within the school environment.

Job Summary

The Educational Support Teacher will provide direct and consultative services in the school setting for responsive, preventative, and interventive purposes. This person will work directly with identified students to develop and self-sustain positive behaviors that support their growth academically and behaviorally.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with school personnel to communicate and uphold universal school expectations to effectively include social validity and equitable support.
  • Work with faculty to develop classroom practices that support student growth and engagement.
  • Identify, measure, and respond to challenging behaviors, including antecedents and follow-through.
  • Facilitate team meetings with the identified student's teachers and parents to complete a Functional Behavioral Assessment.
  • Attend regular Student Services team meetings and collaborate with other members to determine effective plans for individual students.
  • Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals, teaching methods, and individual student needs to assess student behavior skills and understandings accurately.
  • Establish relationships and communicate with teachers, administrators, and family members.
  • Work as a team member to establish and show commitment towards a restorative practices program at Falk.
Qualifications
  • Experience supporting behavior in either a school or therapeutic setting is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of function-based intervention planning for developing positive interactions across all environments.
  • Knowledge of techniques needed to complete effective Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), function–based interventions, and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
  • Knowledge in using assessment and assessment data to inform instruction and prescribe work plans for individual students.
  • Commitment to restorative practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree in special education (or related field) preferred.
  • Elementary/middle school experience is advantageous, and interesting work and/or educational experience in psychology and counseling is beneficial for the position.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces.

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