What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Special Education Teacher position at Environmental Charter School?
High School Special Education Teacher
The Environmental Charter School is seeking a highly dedicated and motivated Special Education Teacher for our upcoming school year (2026-27). 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.
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students with the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizens, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students with a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry, and to actively problem-solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. 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. ECS’s 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 list (nearly 200 students in kindergarten alone!), 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 that students need to participate in rigorous and engaging learning opportunities in the classroom. Special education teachers work to ensure all students (K-5) 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 the building staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
OUR PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION
As the world changes and becomes increasingly more complex, global citizens will need to be equipped with skills to be flexible thinkers, creative problem solvers, and effective leaders. ECS offers a program that develops students into critical thinkers, thoughtful innovators, and well-rounded scholars. We provide students with the tools and educational foundation to become tomorrow’s global citizens, and we strive to teach students how their choices impact the world around them. By using environmental content as a lens for instruction, ECS provides students with a context in which to explore ideas and observations, to practice inquiry, and to actively problem-solve. Throughout their academic career at ECS, students build core skills across all disciplines and then actively apply these skills to support the impact of learning.
WORKING AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOL
The Environmental Charter School’s faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. 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. ECS’s 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 list (nearly 200 students in kindergarten alone!), 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 that students need to participate in rigorous and engaging learning opportunities in the classroom. Special education teachers work to ensure all students (K-5) 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 the building staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with the general education teachers to modify and adapt curriculum and PBL experiences for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques
- Collaborates with parents, administrators, school psychologists, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development
- Provides instruction or instructional supports in all academic subjects using a variety of techniques to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests
- Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a variety of settings, including small group, one-on-one, and inclusive classroom settings
- Facilitate a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment in which all students can experience success
- Implement school-wide behavior management policies and the Olweus Bullying Prevention program within classrooms and throughout the school
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations in a timely and professional manner
- Collect and maintain data to track student progress, drive individualized instruction, and to design academic interventions
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- PA Certification in special education; dual certification in Math or ELA preferred
- At least 3 years of teaching experience preferred
- Familiarity with charter schools and high school students desirable
Compensation and Benefits
Minimum starting salary of $44,716 plus a $1000 special education supplement. Additional compensation may be awarded to highly qualified individuals.
Minimum starting salary of $44,716 plus a $1000 special education supplement. Additional compensation may be awarded to highly qualified individuals.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, and participation in a generous 403b retirement plan, and voluntary coverage options
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your current PA certification to: https://ecspgh.org/careers/.
Clearances current within one year of hire date will be required and include Arrest & Conviction Disclosure, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check (Act 114). Commonwealth of PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure. Release (Act 168) will also be required.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $44,716