Special Education Teacher
Professional - Teacher
West Mifflin Area School District
Job Number:
Address:
1020 Lebanon Road, Suite 250, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Description:
Special Education Teacher:
West Mifflin, PA
The West Mifflin Area School District has a full time opening for a Special Education Teacher.
This position is responsible for promoting the social, emotional, communication and academic
growth of students. The teacher will exercise initiative and judgment in providing an
individualized educational program (IEP) to their assigned caseload of students. The teacher
will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team in the overall development of
educational programs for students.
The anticipated start date Sept 29.
Salary Range: Dictated by the CBA
Education and knowledge requirements include:
• Minimal requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in education or special education.
• A valid Pennsylvania teacher certification in Special Education certification at the
appropriate grade level is required if working in the following grade level assignments:
Pre-K to Grade 8 Special Education
PK-12 Special Education
• Possess an understanding of state and federal regulations as they pertain to special
education.
• Possess the ability to direct, control, plan and show judgment and communicate effectively
to stimulate learning.
• Demonstrated organizational, written and oral communications skills are essential.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, teamwork and an ability to function independently
required.
• Effective operation of personal computers and email is an essential part of this position.
• Experience with social services, affiliated agencies or mental health is beneficial.
• Possess the ability to direct, control, plan, and use good judgment and communicate
effectively to stimulate learning.
• Possess a functional knowledge of positive behavior management approaches.
In addition to the online application, please upload the following:
• current cover letter;
• current resume;
• minimum three (3) letters of professional reference attesting to experience;
• college transcripts conferring degree(s).
EOE.
Contact information:
Dr. Jeffrey Solomon
[email protected](412)466-9131
ext. 3003
Deadline:
20 days
Last Update:
2023-08-29