K-12 Special Education Teacher

Acadia•Upper St. Clair, PA

2d•$55,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is seeking dedicated K-12 Special Education Teachers to join their exceptional team. The role involves teaching students essential academic, social, and developmental skills across multiple subjects, fostering physical, mental, and social growth in a supportive learning environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized education plans that meet each student’s unique needs. The hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality health, education, and assisted living services to teens and adolescents, promoting mental health and well-being through responsive, ethical, and effective care.

Requirements

Valid Teacher’s Certification
Minimum 1 year of experience in Special Education or Alternative Education
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.

Nice To Haves

One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Teach students essential academic, social, and developmental skills across multiple subjects.
Foster physical, mental, and social growth in a supportive learning environment.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create individualized education plans that meet each student’s unique needs.
Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.