Special Education Teacher Coach

Propel Schools•Pittsburgh, PA

12d•$50,485 - $101,454•Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a Special Education Teacher Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, located at Propel Pitcairn and Propel's Administrative Office. This role collaborates with administrators and staff to lead special education students toward learning success. The coach will be responsible for developing, modifying, providing, and assessing specialized instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. Propel schools utilize an extended school year, offering 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days, totaling 220 work days annually, to enhance learning time and support teachers.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12, 9-12 or N-12, depending on instruction of grade level
Experience working with the special education school age population preferred
Knowledge of Special Education principles, laws, assessment practices etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
High level of personal organization and planning
Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
Deep content area knowledge
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments
Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies

Responsibilities

Continuously monitor and evaluate scholar course completion and academic performance
Support the development plans that improved conduct and increased academic achievement
Work with various teams (coaches, principals, teachers and the academic team members) to facilitate viable transition plans for scholars
Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve scholar achievement
Provide guidance and reports to principals, teachers, and leaders regarding scholar supports
Collaboratively design data-driven support plans to promote individual scholar success
Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve scholar performance (academically and behaviorally)
Facilitate and/or support professional development
Communicates and collaborates professionally, exhibiting Propel Network-wide Habits, with all stakeholders
Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit, lesson and co-teaching structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices
Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development
Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning
Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches
Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment
Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction
Develop, Implement, progress monitor and coordinate with relevant school personnel the delivery of special education supports and services in each student's IEP
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and report student progress in accordance with federal, state and school policies and procedures
Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration
Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner
Maximize academic access, expectations and learning
Work closely with Propel scholars in an effort to ensure alignment with graduation pathways and course completion
Takes a hands-on approach to improving scholar morale, conduct, and assimilation into their base school environment
Teaches, models and facilitates researched based instructional strategies for scholars
On-going Communication with Families and the Senior Director of Academics to ensure appropriate program participation
Grade and Scholar Performance Reporting
Restorative Practices (including character building and reflection)
Coordination of Scholar Supports

Benefits

Competitive salary
Relocation Allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further
Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families
New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%
2 paid Wellness Days annually
5 sick days
10 Personal Days
Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for tuition assistance
Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc.
Staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year
Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support
Extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers
On-going annual support during the school year called Immersion
11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually
Leadership opportunities
Opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles