Special Ed Teacher/Secondary Autistic Support

The Hope Learning Center LLC • Canonsburg, PA

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About The Position

At Hope Academy, part of The Hope Learning Center, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs. As a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services, we celebrate individual success and empower students to reach their fullest potential through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practices. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom of students with diverse learning needs. This role is ideal for an educator who thrives in a structured yet flexible environment, values collaboration, and is dedicated to meaningful student growth and family partnership.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Certification: Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certification (required)
• Experience: Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
• Skills: Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom instruction using individualized, data-driven teaching strategies
• Provide 1:1 behavioral, emotional, academic, and life-skills support as needed
• Review student histories and IEPs to support smooth classroom intake and individualized lesson planning
• Plan, prepare, and implement individualized lesson plans aligned with student goals
• Utilize special education strategies, AAC, and assistive technology to support communication and learning
• Assign and review homework to reinforce classroom instruction
• Maintain individualized classroom schedules and ensure a safe, structured learning environment
• Supervise and provide guidance to teacher assistants and classroom aides
• Set measurable student goals and monitor progress using formal and informal assessments
• Track and report weekly grades for all students on caseload
• Collect and maintain accurate data on IEP goals and targeted skills
• Complete ESY determinations and ongoing progress monitoring
• Administer state assessments, including PASA and PSSA, as required
• Serve as the first reviewer for all special education documentation
• Write, manage, and revise annual IEPs in collaboration with the IEP team
• Communicate regularly with the IEP team regarding student progress and needs
• Uphold all educational, operational, and facility standards set by Hope Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education
• Collaborate with Operations staff to identify and address site or facility needs
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings
• Maintain consistent, scheduled communication with families
• Write and maintain progress notes, reports, and family communications
• Collaborate with administrators, therapists, families, and external partners to improve service delivery
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• PTO
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time