Special Education Teacher

Holy Family Institute•Specialized Learning, PA, PA

9d•$45,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 125-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. The Special Education Teacher develops and implements student Individual Education Plans and lesson plans that meet the individual objectives of Special Education Students.

Requirements

Must have a degree in Special Education.
PA Certification in Special Education is required.
A valid PA driver’s license and current Act33/34, education FBI clearances are required also.
Must be physically capable of managing client behavior

Nice To Haves

a secondary certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute.
Manage crisis situations through utilization of skills learned in agency-approved training.
Develops and implements comprehensive Individual Education Plans.
Formulates and administers daily lesson plans that are creative and actively involved students in the learning process.
Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter.
Adapts Individual Education plans as needed.
Evaluates student progress and provides meaningful feedback and positive reinforcement.
Maintains a positive working relationship with parents and fellow staff.
Clearly defines classroom rules and implements behavior contracts when necessary.
Provides directions to the Classroom Behavior Intervention Specialist.
Completes required documentation in keeping with agency standards.
Develop skills to enhance job performance.