*PLEA is Hiring a Special Education Teacher *
*for its School Based Partial Hospital Program*
As a *Special Education Teacher *at PLEA, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. Hours worked will be based on the school calendar.
We offer:
· Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
· Opportunities to work with children with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
· Time off benefits that include three (3) paid personal days and accrued health management leave.
· Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
The Special Education Teacher plays a critical role in providing instruction and mental health support in a therapeutic classroom setting. The position is instrumental in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for academic, social, and daily living skills development, as well as behavioral health. The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide an integrated and comprehensive program of support to meet the unique needs of each student.
*Location: *PLEA School in Pittsburgh, PA
*Salary Range:* *$50,000 to $57,000/year*, based on education, certifications, and experience. Full time Special Education Teachers work during the school calendar (10-months).
You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! PLEA is proud to offer *ASCEND – the* *first career accelerator program* exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
*Qualifications*
* Understanding and agreement with the philosophy and objectives of the PLEA school
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with others
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Highly motivated to work with special needs population and their families
* Strong knowledge of child development, therapeutic interventions, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changes
* Maturity, reliability, and sound judgment
*Requirements*
* Degree in Special Education
* PA Special Education Certification or Private Academic License
* Experience working in special education environment
* ACT 33, ACT 34, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances
* PA Mandated Reporter Training
* Must be 18 years or older
PLEA has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. PLEA fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. PLEA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 403(b)
* 403(b) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Physical setting:
* Special education school
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Pittsburgh, PA 15221: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
