Special Education Teacher | Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Discover a rewarding opportunity for educators passionate about supporting students with complex learning needs, particularly those with visual impairments. This contract position nearby Coraopolis, PA offers the chance to make a profound impact while working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a specialized educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and conduct required assessments (including Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments).
• Deliver direct, specialized instruction tailored to students with visual impairments and additional disabilities.
• Adapt curriculum materials and assessments into accessible formats (braille, large print, tactile graphics, auditory resources).
• Utilize assistive technology including screen readers, magnification software, and braille displays.
• Collaborate with instructional aides, specialists, and families to create an engaging, inclusive, and accessible classroom.
• Lead team and IEP meetings, serving as the classroom and educational team leader.
• Monitor and document student progress; use data-driven strategies to support ongoing student growth.
• Support student behavior and well-being by implementing proactive strategies and fostering social-emotional development.
• Stay up to date with best practices through professional development and by sharing expertise with peers.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education K-12 (required).
• Familiarity with the unique needs of students with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience teaching students with multiple disabilities is preferred.
• Able to perform physical demands typical of a special education classroom, including lifting and assisting students and navigating therapy environments.

Compensation ranges from $46,501–$59,935, depending on education and experience. Long-term substitute teachers for up to two years will receive school assistance with obtaining the Teacher of the Visually Impaired certificate.

Take your next step in special education by applying today and become an integral part of a mission-driven educational community dedicated to student empowerment and growth.

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