Job Information
Pressley Ridge Special Education Teacher- ESY (Pressley Ridge School for Autism) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- The Teacher/Special Education Teacher (SET) is responsible for collaborating within the classroom team in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective, individualized academic and behavioral programming for students.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assure effective academic and behavioral programming for each student which results in high rates of academic progress and successful program completion.
- Develop, implement, review, and report on Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student.
- Develop and implement a classroom/behavioral management system in collaboration with the classroom team.
- Assure effective behavioral health planning to increase each student's social and emotional learning skills.
- Assure the continuous safety of all students.
- Assure the continuing development of professional skills.
Qualifications
- Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
- Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf - Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.
Working Conditions
- Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Employee must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision.
- Environmental. School and Community
- Working Hours. As assigned