Special Education Teacher Coach

Propel Schools•Pittsburgh, PA

13d•$50,485 - $101,454•Hybrid

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 in planning for and leading special education students to learning success. The position is accountable for developing, modifying, providing, and assessing specialized instruction based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. Propel schools operate with an extended school year, offering 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days, totaling 220 work days annually, to enhance learning time and support for teachers and staff.

Requirements

Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12, 9-12 or N-12, depending on instruction of grade level.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the special education school age population preferred

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.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Pathway stipend up to $10,000
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
403(b) retirement plan with automatic 5% contribution from Propel and matching up to 4%
2 paid Wellness Days annually
5 sick days
10 Personal Days
Tuition Assistance: Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually
Wellness Benefit: Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities
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