Special Education Teacher in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Experience a uniquely rewarding teaching opportunity supporting students with visual impairments and additional disabilities in an environment dedicated to fostering independence, academic progress, and meaningful life skills. This contract assignment near Pittsburgh offers the chance to help students overcome barriers and reach their fullest potential, while working in close collaboration with expert colleagues and dedicated families.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education K-12 required
• Experience teaching students with multiple disabilities, particularly visual impairment, is strongly preferred
• Strong skills in communication, collaboration, and interpersonal relationships
• Ability and willingness to assist with lifting/positioning students (up to 50 lbs) and move equipment
• Physical ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, crouching, and handling therapy/educational materials
• Comfort working in a variety of settings (classroom, pool, outdoors) and traveling between areas as needed

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement IEPs and conduct required assessments (including functional vision and learning media assessments)
• Deliver highly individualized instruction using accessible materials (braille, large print, tactile, auditory)
• Integrate assistive technology such as screen readers and magnification tools
• Maintain thorough, compliant documentation of student progress toward individualized goals
• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals and families
• Implement proactive, positive behavior support plans
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Stay current with advances in special education and visual impairment practices

Benefits and Opportunities:

• Work up to two school years as a long-term substitute with direct assistance toward obtaining a Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification, including school-supported payment for required coursework
• Connection with a leading university program for ongoing professional development
• Meaningful impact on the lives of students and families within a supportive school culture
• Consistent weekday schedule (36 hours per week, 189 days per year)

If you are driven to support students’ growth in a dynamic, specialized setting, we encourage you to apply now and contribute to this inspiring educational community!

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