Long Term Substitute Teacher, Special Education
- Learning Support Gr 4 to 6 DUQUESNE
CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3 Duquesne, PA Job Details Part-time From $58,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Experience working with individuals with disabilities Teaching Certification Experience working with children Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Working with students Special Education Certification AED Certification Full Job Description The Duquesne City School District is seeking and accepting applications for a dedicated, certified professional for an open Long-Term Special Education Teaching position for our 4-6 Grade Learning Support Classroom in our K
- 8 public school, located within minutes of Kennywood Park. We offer free off street parking, close to waterfront shopping and Pittsburgh. Job Description Summary The Duquesne Education Center provides educational opportunities to learners in grades K
- 8. A Classroom Teacher
- Special Education (Teacher), acts as a keystone in facilitating and providing equal and high-quality educational opportunities to the community in which we serve.
The Teacher works with guiding students in educational activities designed to promote intellectual, social and physical growth; teaches the essential skills that will contribute to students' development as educated and responsible adults; and creates lesson plans, administers praise and constructive criticism, instructs students on subjects such as science, literature, and math, and creates a well-rounded, comprehensive instructional program. Special Education Teachers work with students who have learning, mental, emotional, and / or physical disabilities. In this position, the Teacher will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet individual student needs and teach various subjects to students with mild to moderate disabilities. The Teacher will evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives as well as following State and District mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. Qualifications Summary Current PA teaching certificate. Additional and / or specific certifications may be required. Current PA Special Education certification required, N-12 preferred. Bachelor's Degree required. Current Act 33 / 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances required. First Aid / AED / CPR certification required. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area. Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities. Able to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively. Knowledge and skills in working with children who qualify for specialized educational programs. Demonstrated experience in teaching and working directly with students. Reporting Reports directly to the Building Principal and / or Director of Special Education. Terms of Employment Salary, work schedule, evaluation and other conditions of employment are in accordance with the current Duquesne Education Association (DEA) Collective Bargaining Unit for Long-Term Substitute Teachers.
Length of Assignment:
September 8, 2026
- January 15, 2027 Visit the Career section of our website at www.
dukecitysd.org/about-us/careers to view the full job description and for other ways to apply.
EOE Pay:
From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
PA Special Education teaching certification (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Duquesne, PA 15110 (Required)
Work Location:
In person
