Special Education Teacher - Propel Braddock Hills Campus

Propel Schools • Braddock Hills, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Propel Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Propel Braddock Hills Campus, serving grades K–12. The position is open immediately. The teacher collaborates with administrators and staff to plan for and lead students receiving special education services toward learning success. The role develops, modifies, provides, and assesses specialized instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards and students’ IEPs.

Propel operates an extended school year, with 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days, for a total of 220 work days annually. Teachers receive school-based and network-wide professional development, including an induction process for new teachers and continued support during the school year. Leadership and career development opportunities are also available.

Propel’s special education program provides a full continuum of support and services. Students receive collaborative instruction in the least restrictive environment, opportunities for specially designed instruction, and rigorous individualized instruction from teams receiving collaborative professional development. Services are provided in compliance with the intent of IDEA 2004, with the aim of helping each student develop competence, independence, self-advocacy, and productivity based on their abilities.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in Special Education PK–12, 9–12, or N–12, depending on the grade level taught.
• Knowledge of special education principles, laws, and assessment practices, and methods for maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Strong personal organization and planning skills.
• 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 use data to differentiate instruction.
• Commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness, with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
• Skill in using Google Suite and willingness to experiment with and work with new technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the school-age special education population.

Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit, lesson, and co-teaching structures aligned with state standards and emerging best practices.
• Develop and continually update learning resources and participate in professional development.
• Create a respectful instructional environment that promotes a culture of learning.
• Use varied instructional strategies to engage students in age-appropriate learning, including computer-assisted, cooperative, and student-centered approaches.
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures to promote a safe learning environment.
• Assess student learning with formal and informal techniques and use the information to guide instruction.
• Develop, implement, and progress-monitor students’ IEPs, and coordinate delivery of special education supports and services with relevant school personnel.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and report student progress in accordance with federal, state, and school policies and procedures.
• Prepare for and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
• Communicate regularly with families and respond to family-initiated communication in a timely manner.
• Maximize students’ academic access, expectations, and learning.
• When age- or developmentally appropriate, assist students with daily personal tasks such as tying shoes, putting on coats, and going to buses.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $50,485–$101,454, based on relevant prior work experience.
• Relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or farther.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individuals and families.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% Propel contribution and matching up to 4%; the contribution increases after five years.
• Two paid Wellness Days annually, five sick days, and 10 Personal Days.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for eligible coursework, upon course completion and receipt of grades.
• Wellness activity reimbursement of $20 per month and the opportunity to earn up to $300 annually for participating in a Wellness Program.
• School-based and network-wide professional development, including new-teacher induction and ongoing annual support.
• Leadership and career development opportunities through Leadership Pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed