Special Education Teacher | Mckeesport, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Job Description
Step into a rewarding contract opportunity as a Special Education Teacher, focused on empowering students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. In this dynamic role, you’ll be the driving force behind accessible, engaging instruction—providing tailored support that nurtures both academic achievement and critical life skills.
Work as part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team dedicated to fostering independence in students, while benefiting from strong institutional support for professional growth. You’ll serve as a classroom leader, guiding instruction and collaborating with aides, service providers, and families to ensure every learner has the resources they need to thrive.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education K-12 (required)
- Experience working with students who have visual impairments and multiple disabilities (preferred)
- Deep understanding of individualized instruction, accommodations, and assistive technology
- Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal abilities
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement IEPs and assessments, focusing on accessibility and achievement
- Provide direct, specialized instruction using assistive technology and adapted materials
- Adapt and modify the curriculum into accessible formats (e.g., braille, tactile graphics)
- Conduct functional vision and learning media assessments
- Foster a respectful, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
- Collect data, monitor progress, and document compliance as required
- Lead meetings, collaborate with educational teams, and involve families in planning
- Support student behavioral and social-emotional needs through positive interventions
- Maintain educational areas and participate in enrichment and adapted sports programs
What Sets This Apart:
- Long-term substitute position (up to two school years) with future certification pathways
- Support provided toward earning Teacher of the Visually Impaired credentials
- Schedule aligned with the academic calendar, allowing for work-life balance
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and advancement
Empower students to reach their fullest potential—apply now and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with unique learning needs.
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