High School Special Education Math Teacher
The Environmental Charter School is seeking highly dedicated and motivated individuals for our 2025-26 school year. Successful candidates must be progressive minded and embody a can-do spirit and work ethic. For best consideration candidates should have a degree or experience in education a strong work ethic and a whatever it takes attitude.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL The Environmental Charter Schools faculty and staff are passionate talented and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level following our guiding principles of catalyst character collaboration and commitment. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed and continually refined to ensure that goal. Our work is student-centered constantly improving and reflective. ECSs progressive approach to education challenges faculty to take risks. We strongly value collaboration and recognize the power of systems thinking. Our high achievement scores long waiting lists and unique location in the city of Pittsburgh serve as a model in environmentally-focused education.
OVERVIEW The ECS Special Education Teacher is an intervention differentiation and curriculum adaptation specialist. Working collaboratively with general education teachers education assistants paraprofessionals building specialists and the Campus Leadership Team the ECS special education teacher provides the modifications and adaptations students need in order to participate in the rigorous and engaging learning opportunities within the classroom. Special education teachers work to ensure all students (6-9) are supported through case management across or within grade levels as determined by the Campus Leadership Team. Candidates should be energetic and progressive minded with a willingness to work collaboratively with building staff.
KeyResponsibilities
- Work with the general education teachers to modify and adapt curriculum and PBL experiences for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques
- Provide instruction or instructional supports in the area of Mathematics using a variety of techniques to reinforce learning and to meet students varying needs and interests
- Facilitate a positive achievement-oriented and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports required by laws district policies and administrative regulations in a timely and professional manner
- Maintain professional competence by participating in opportunities for professional growth
- Serve as the case manager for students with IEPs and communicate regularly with families to share academic and behavioral progress and develop a supportive home-school relationship
Educational Background and Work Experience - Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
- PA Special Education and Mathematics 7-12 certifications
- Prior years teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools
Compensation and Benefits - Minimum starting salary of $44716 with consideration given for prior years teaching experienceplus $1000 special education supplement.
- ECS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability insurance generous paid time off and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan.
To Apply: Submit cover letter resume and teaching certificate(s) to: current within one year of hire date will be required. This includes Arrest & Conviction Disclosure Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 114) FBI Criminal Background Check. Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168) and Mandated Reporter Training also will be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
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