Special Education Teacher

19 hours ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Allegheny Intermediate Unit Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for evaluating and delivering special education services to young children in Preschool Early Intervention early intervention classrooms.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Evaluate and assess the needs of preschool-age children to identify their individual needs and develop appropriate IEPs.
  2. Develop and implement specially designed instruction to meet the needs of children with special needs, incorporating the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards for Pre-K.
  3. Collaborate with parents, guardians, and other professionals to provide support and ensure the continued implementation of specially designed instruction.
  4. Monitor and evaluate student progress, making data-driven decisions to inform instruction and make adjustments as needed.
  5. Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders to ensure a collaborative and supportive environment for children with special needs.
  6. Stay up-to-date with best practices and research in special education, incorporating new ideas and strategies into your teaching practice.
Requirements
  • Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-8/PK-12 required.
  • Valid PA certification in Early Childhood PK-4 preferred.
  • Experience working with preschool populations in early childhood environments preferred.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpersonal.
  • Excellent collaboration and leadership skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
  • Ability to travel throughout the County required.
  • Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.
Working Conditions

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.

  1. Sitting for extended periods of time.
  2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds.
  3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
  4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner.
  5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers.
  6. Hearing clearly.
  7. 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.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Supervisor

Department: Preschool Early Intervention

Position Schedule: 190 days, August-August

Salary: Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

Benefits: Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to:

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.



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