Special Education Teacher - Propel Braddock Hills Campus

Propel Schools • Wilkinsburg, PA

12h • $50,485 - $101,454 • Onsite

About The Position

Propel Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for its Propel Braddock Hills Campus, serving grades K–12. The position is open immediately. The teacher collaborates with administrators and staff to plan and lead special education students toward learning success, developing, modifying, delivering, and assessing specialized instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.

Propel schools have 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 onboarding through Induction and ongoing annual support through Immersion. Leadership pathways offer opportunities to build experience in content, grade-level, wellness, technology, and other school-based support roles.

Propel provides a full continuum of special education supports and services. Students receiving special education services are general education students who receive collaborative instruction in the least restrictive environment, individualized and rigorous instruction, and specially designed instruction intended to close opportunity gaps. Teams receive collaborative professional development and provide services in compliance with the intent of IDEA 2004.

The salary range is $50,485–$101,454, based on relevant prior work experience (the posting identifies the range at year 4 of the salary scale). A relocation allowance is available to new hires moving from 90 miles away or further.

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, as well as methods for 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 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 actively participate in professional development.
• Create a respectful instructional environment that promotes rapport and 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 using formal and informal techniques and use assessment information to guide instruction.
• Develop, implement, and progress-monitor students’ IEP supports and services, coordinating their delivery 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 meet annual performance expectations 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 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 further.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options at low cost for employees and families.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an automatic 5% Propel contribution and matching up to 4%; contributions increase after five years.
• Two paid Wellness Days annually, five sick days, and ten Personal Days.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for eligible coursework upon completion and receipt of grades.
• Wellness reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities and an 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 Immersion support.
• Leadership and career development opportunities through Leadership Pathways.

What This Job Offers

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