School Services - Special Education Teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
Centra Healthcare Allied
5x8 hrs, Days

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting.

• This is a contract, full time position. Hours are expected to be 8:00am-3:15pm.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct instruction in a classroom setting while embedding visual efficiency skills by following the school’s curricula.  
• Assist in the scheduling of homeroom, academic, and special classes.
• Develop lesson plans and activities based on common core standards addressed within academic activities for academic and social growth.
• Evaluate and assess the academic and social skills of students.
• Facilitate the development of the IEP for students assigned to their classroom. Seek input from team members including parents.
• Report progress to parents and CSE’s.
• Collect, analyze and report using data collection processes, including behavior data.
• Attend and/or facilitate staff and in-service meetings as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
• Must be competent and proficient with current technological methods and must have excellent communication, organizational and facilitation skills.

Requirements include:

• PA Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired required.
• M.Ed. preferred; dual certification is a plus (TVI/COMS).
• Knowledge of educating students with multiple disabilities, including visual impairment.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull-up to 25 lbs.
• Clearances for Acts 34 (PA Criminal), 114 (FBI) and 151 (Child Abuse) are required.

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional`s criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
• Highly competitive pay package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Direct deposit and weekly pay
• CEU reimbursement
• Medical credentials reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• The opportunity to make sure that the career you choose is a good fit before committing to a permanent scenario
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
• Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
• Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal position.