Special Education Teacher - Propel Northside

Propel Schools•Pittsburgh, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a Special Education Teacher for its Propel Northside School for the 2026-2027 school year. Propel schools operate with an extended school year of 190 instructional days (10 more than traditional school districts) and 30 professional development days, totaling 220 work days annually. This position is accountable to collaborate with administrators and staff in planning for and leading special education students to learning success. The teacher will be accountable for developing, modifying, providing, and assessing specialized instruction based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. Propel Schools provide a full continuum of support and services to each and every scholar identified in need of Special Education to ensure they are college and career ready and can achieve competence, independence, self-advocacy, and productivity based on their unique abilities. All students receiving special education services are general education students who receive collaborative instruction in the least restrictive environment, have opportunities for specially designed instruction to close the opportunity gap, and access high-quality, rigorous, individualized instruction delivered by teams that receive collaborative professional development. The role also involves developing and demonstrating practices that embrace the diversity brought to the classroom by each scholar, with services provided in compliance with the intent of IDIEA 2004.

Requirements

Instructional experts who hold high expectations for themselves and their scholars, work hard, set goals, and take responsibility for scholars' learning.
Professional with scholars, families, and colleagues, showing up on time with a positive mindset and never giving up on what’s possible for scholars.
Value feedback and work to continuously improve for scholars; accountable, dedicated and honest.
Culturally competent, courteous, engaged and empathetic in all interactions.
Relationship builders who make connections with scholars, families, colleagues and the community, realizing education is a team effort.
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

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 for teachers
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%. This increases after 5 years.
2 paid Wellness Days annually
5 sick days
10 Personal Days
Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets eligibility requirements
Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc.
Ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year
Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion
11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development
Extensive leadership opportunities at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom
Opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more
Small class sizes
Customizable benefits package