Top 57 Special education advocate Jobs in Pennsylvania

Special Education Teacher - Day School Pittsburgh
Pressley Ridge —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Special Ed Teacher | Haverford, Pennsylvania
Soliant —Haverford, PA
- Contract
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
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Lead Teacher(Day School Pittsburgh)
Pressley Ridge —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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GEAR UP Senior Academic Coach and Career Counselor
YMWIC Foundation, Inc. —West Chester, PA
- $54,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- High school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher for the Visually Impaired - Morton, Pennsylvania
Soliant —Morton, PA
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Education
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Travel Special Education Teacher
Aya Education —Philadelphia, PA
- $1,382.00 - $1,561.50 a week
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Teaching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Early Childhood Intervention - Home Trainer
Avenues —Pottsville, PA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- English
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI) | Morton, Pennsylvania
ProCare Therapy —Morton, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
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Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDHH) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ProCare Therapy —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Early Intervention Mental Health Specialist-Early Head Start
STEP, Inc. —Williamsport, PA
- $21.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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DHH Teacher | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Soliant —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
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COUNTY CASEWORKER - EARLY INTERVENTION
COUNTY OF GREENE —Waynesburg, PA
- From $18.80 an hour
- Online Application
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Blended Case Manager
Merakey —Lewistown, PA
- $19.97 - $21.97 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Nursing
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Developmental Specialist-Contractor
Achieva —Pennsylvania
- From $75 an hour
- Contract
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Special Instruction (Hearing)-Contractor
Achieva —Pennsylvania
- From $75 an hour
- Contract
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- HIPAA
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Disability Specialist (Part-time) – Institute for Empowerment and Advocacy (IDEA)
Duquesne University —Pittsburgh, PA
- $32.97 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- University
13d
Special Education Director
The Hope Learning Center LLC —Canonsburg, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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4d
Pennwood Cyber Charter School - Special Education Teacher (Full Time/Life Skills)
Pennwood Cyber Charter School —York, PA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
Early Intervention Specialist
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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26-27 SY: Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (K-5)
Esperanza Academy —Hunting Park, PA
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Special Education Teacher - Day School Pittsburgh

Pressley Ridge -
Pittsburgh, PA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Prescription drug insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in special education
Teaching Certification
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Driving
Special Education Certification
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

***This Full-Time position offers a starting salary of $53,000 in addition to the Pressley Ridge Benefits plan.***

Pressley Ridge Benefits

The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The 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. Addresses the unique educational, communication, and social/emotional needs of the student and provides support/guidance to the team.

Essential Responsibilities

Quality Educational Programming
- Develops, implements, and reviews Student Support Plans (SSP) in collaboration with the classroom team.
- Develops and implements a classroom/behavioral management system in collaboration with the classroom team.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with supervisors, family members, students, and colleagues inside and outside of the organization.
- Instructs students in all content areas as well as areas specified in IEP through individual, group, and experiential interactions.
- Practices attentively and active listening.
- Understands and uses body language effectively.
- Solves problems effectively; makes decisions based on facts, experience, and good judgement; comes up with alternative approaches to meet needs.
- Utilizes support teams for student interventions.
- Develops and completes lesson plans, grades, and progress monitoring weekly and report cards quarterly.
- Manages switching from one system to another within the classroom setting.
- Prepares students to transition from school into work and/or community environments.
- Demonstrates a proficient level of cultural sensitivity.
- Build positive and productive relationships with a diverse population.
- Adheres to Pressley Ridge values and Re-ED principles and acts in line with those values.
- Demonstrates empathy and active listening skills.
- Develops, implements, and reviews Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each student.
- Completes designated assessment forms, as required.
- Develops and implements daily group and individualized lesson plans for each student utilizing provided curriculum and supplemental materials.
- Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with kids and families.
- Participates in all regularly scheduled in-service programs.
- Presents in a professional demeanor, appearance, and positive attitude; adheres to rules for confidentiality; uses constructive criticism effectively; maintains appropriate boundaries; and adheres to policies and procedures.
- Use time efficiently and plans well; concentrates effort of important priorities while attending to a broad range of unrelated activities.

Communication
- Writes and speaks clearly in a professional manner on a level appropriate for the intended recipient.
- Communicate with parents and home districts regarding student progress, meetings, and visits in various communication mediums.

Documentation
- Utilizes technology resources such as smart phones, computers, web-based systems, Electronic Health Record (EHR), school information systems, and IEP Writer.
- Tracks, graphs, and reports data for students.

Supervision
- Receive supervision.
  - Receive supervision from and actively communicate with supervisor on an ongoing basis throughout the week by phone, email, written message and when possible, in person regarding program matters.

Leadership
- Works independently without close supervision and is self-motivated.

Finance/ Budget
- Follows financial constraint of the classroom/school budget.

Professional Development
- Serves periodically on program committees, with the approval of the Program Director.
- Attends periodically local, state, or national conferences and workshops, with the approval of the Program Director.
- Provides in-service training to Pressley Ridge programs, with the approval of the Program Director.
- Obtains and maintains professional certification as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Risk Management and Safety
- Detects and remediate, with approval of Coordinator, if necessary, any potentially dangerous environmental conditions.
- Implements school wide policies, procedures, and interventions.
- Understands the threat assessment process.
- Follows designated program policy regarding the documentation of critical incidents.
- Follows program-designated procedures for all physical contact with students.
- Follows program-designated procedures for student illness and injury, including arranging necessary medical care and informing appropriate persons of the situation, and documenting the injury/illness and actions taken.
- Assist other staff, as needed, in interventions (TCI, Ukeru) to protect students and staff from injury.
- Transports students when needed and maintain safe driving procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licensure:
- Requires PA State Teacher Certification in Special Education.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in special education.
- Requires valid state driver's license, safe driving record, and current auto insurance.

Clearances Required by Applicable Regulations:
- State Police
- FBI
- Child Abuse Clearances
- Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training certificate and/or statement

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:
- This position requires operating a keypad device 25% of the day and electronic/office equipment 50% of the day. Fingers, thumbs, hands, wrists, elbows, legs and feet are all routinely used throughout the day. The lower and upper torso is used 75% of the day. Employee must meet minimum requirements for hearing, speech, and vision. For positions in the School for the Deaf, hearing and speech are not required but ASL proficiency is (see qualifications above). Walking is required 75% of the day. Standing occurs 75% of the day. Sitting happens 25% of the day. Reaching above the shoulder as well as bending and twisting are performed 25% of the day. This function routinely lifts 15 pounds, 4 times per day. The maximum lift is 10 pounds, 4 times per day. The position requires the ability to implement physical interventions and meet the physical demands of TCI. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Mental Demands:
- Continually handles diversity of problems.
- Frequently performs multiple tasks, make quick decisions, concentrate, and handle distractions that interfere.

Environmental Factors:
- Environmental demands require this position in schools and community.

Working Hours:
- Hours dependent on school schedule. Flexibility to meet student needs.
- PRSD is on a 12-month schedule. PRSA and Day Schools are on a 10-month/ school year schedule.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Special Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Teaching Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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