Special Education Classroom Teacher

Job DescriptionPGH ABA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our innovative, collaborative educational program serving students with exceptionalities. Candidates for this position should be passionate about working with students in a multi-age classroom setting and interested in using evidence-based teaching practices to support meaningful academic, social, communication, and life-skill development.\nTeachers will work in either a K–4 or 4–8 multi-age classroom, depending on program needs and experience.\nOur program integrates behavior analytic teaching procedures throughout the school day, with a strong emphasis on teaching within natural play, classroom activities, social interactions, and daily routines. Teachers will collaborate closely with behavior analysts and other members of the educational and clinical team to individualize instruction and create meaningful learning opportunities for each student.What You'll Do\n\n Serve as the classroom teacher for a multi-age special education classroom.\n Develop and implement individualized academic and instructional activities aligned with student needs and educational goals.\n Integrate behavior analytic teaching procedures into academic instruction, play, social opportunities, and daily routines.\n Create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that promote student independence and generalization of skills.\n Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, Behavior Consultants, classroom staff, families, and other professionals.\n Use student data to monitor progress and inform instructional decisions.\n Support students in developing communication, social, adaptive, academic, and functional skills.\n Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.\n Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing consultation.\n Maintain appropriate educational documentation and communication regarding student progress.\n Support students across a variety of settings and activities throughout the school day.\nWhat We're Looking For\nSuccessful candidates will:\n\n Hold a current Pennsylvania Special Education or Private Academic School Special Education certification.\n Have a strong interest in working with students with exceptionalities.\n Be comfortable working in a multi-age classroom environment.\n Be interested in learning and implementing behavior analytic teaching procedures.\n Be flexible and willing to individualize instruction based on each student's strengths, needs, and goals.\n Have strong communication and collaboration skills.\n Be creative, energetic, and enthusiastic about teaching through play and naturally occurring opportunities.\n Be committed to creating meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.\nWhy PGH ABA?\nAt PGH ABA, we believe that effective teaching happens throughout the entire school day—not just during traditional academic lessons. Our model brings together special education and behavior analysis to create individualized learning environments where students can build skills while participating in meaningful classroom activities, play, social interactions, and everyday routines.\nTeachers are supported by a collaborative team of educational and clinical professionals and have opportunities to grow their skills in evidence-based instructional practices and behavior analytic teaching.Education & Certification Requirements\nRequired:\n\n Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field\n Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education or Private Academic School Special Education\n\nPreferred:\n\n Experience working with students with autism or other exceptionalities\n Experience in a special education classroom\n Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or other evidence-based instructional practices\n Experience working in a multi-age classroom\n\n\nPittsburgh Behavioral Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our services and employment are provided in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, and age.