Special Education Teacher (High School) Position Available In Washington, Pennsylvania

Special Education Teacher (High School)
South Fayette Township School District
High School – McDonald, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in South Fayette Township School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5232427

Application Deadline:

Jul 03, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Jun 19, 2025

Starting Date:

To Be Determined
Job Description
South Fayette Township School District 3680 Old Oakdale Road McDonald, Pennsylvania 15057 Phone (412) 221-4542 Fax (724) 693-2883 www.southfayette.org Job Description

TITLE:

Special Education Teacher (High School)

REPORTS TO

Building Principals regarding day-to-day job responsibilities Director of Student Support Services regarding all special education issues (paperwork, programming, compliance of mandates, procedures, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification N-12 or 7-12 required and Certification in Secondary English preferred.
3.0 or higher QPA Proof of ongoing professional or educational experience Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Experience in utilization computer/technology literacy-SMART Boards, Laptops, iPADS, Apps, etc. Experience in collecting and analyzing Progress Monitoring Data Experience with the Co-Teaching Model, Inclusion Practices, Differentiation Strategies Experience with academic, emotional, social, and behavioral interventions 9. Experience in the use of special education data management software Experience with Universal Design of Learning (UDL)

JOB GOALS

To create a differentiated, structured and organized special education program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. To establish effective rapport with the students To motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to provide a good academic foundation in accordance with each student’s ability To establish effective relationships with parents/guardians Work in cooperative professional groups with colleagues

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach the academic subject(s) to students in accordance to the students’ IEPs, using the approved written curriculum, and/or the special education alternative curriculum adopted by the South Fayette Township School District. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and in accordance with the student’s IEP. Serve as a liaison between regular education and special education staff. Provide support to the regular education teacher. Write and revise students’ IEPs on an as needed basis but at least on an annual basis. Write the Re-evaluation Reports for special education students. Write/mail/IEP invitation letters and coordinate all IEP revision meetings with parents and appropriate staff in advance. Write all NOREPs. Attend all IEP meetings. Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) as part of the Re-evaluation process. Develop and implements Positive Behavior Support Plans for students on an as needed basis and in accordance to the student’s IEP. Work with the MDT team and IEP team members to determine appropriate support services for all students and work with team members to implement these services. Complete all Education Benefit Review Charts (EBRs) over a 3-year period prior to the PDE’s Special Education Cyclical Monitoring. Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicate with parents/guardians regularly through conferences, phone calls, emails, progress reports and other means to discuss student’s progress and interpret the school program. Identify student needs and support other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning barriers/challenges. Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities. Select and request books and instructional aides, and maintain required inventory records. Supervise students during class and in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Administer group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program. Administer individual achievement tests to students as needed, as part of the Re evaluation process. Demonstrate the ability to work with statistical inference, percentages, etc. in relationship to data/evaluation interpretation. Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Participate in curriculum development programs as required and is able to access the general curriculum for students with IEPs. Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. Collect, maintain, and analyze extended school year data. Collect, maintain, and analyze Progress Monitoring data Participate in targeted professional development set by the school district’s professional development calendar and at the recommendation of the Director of Pupil Personnel or building principal. Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and instruct as a dual co-teacher in your role as a special education teacher in a co-teaching classroom environment. Demonstrate the ability to teach within a self-contained setting. Demonstrate the ability to guide Paraeducators / Personal Care Assistants in working with individuals and groups of students. Attend department meetings and serve on department committees Determines student placement in collaboration with IEP team members with a focus on the least restrictive environment. May be asked to perform other job-related responsibilities as per the building principal and/or Director of Pupil Personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the South Fayette Township Board of Education and the South Fayette Education Association.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated by, but not limited to, the Director of Student Support Services and communicated to the superintendent for review.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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