Upper St. Clair School District

1.0 Special Education Teacher (Per-Diem)

Upper St. Clair School District

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USPosted Aug 4, 2026
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Job Details Job ID: 5745452 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jul 23, 2026 Starting Date: Immediately

Locations Streams Elementary School - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description Position: 1.0 Special Education Teacher - Per-diem

Location: Streams Elementary School

Dates: 08-19-26 through 10-26-26

Summary:

Provide special education services through the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Collaborate and communicate with students, families, and staff to support the unique needs of learners.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)

  • Facilitate collaboration with team members to support the students’ academic, behavioral, emotional, and social needs

  • Ensure that the classroom environment is conducive to learning while building a positive rapport with students

  • Implement positive behavioral and effective classroom management strategies

  • Communicate regularly with students, families, staff, and administrators regarding student matters

  • Communicate with professionalism in all required areas

  • Collaborate with the special education curriculum leader and district leadership to understand yearly roles and responsibilities as dictated by student need

  • Understanding of special education process, procedures, and compliance

  • Follow district policy, guidelines, regulations and procedures, as well as, maintain confidentiality according to law and policy

Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent teaching and classroom management skills

  • Experience and knowledge of various behavior management techniques to support students’ emotional and social goals

  • Successfully establish and maintain effective relationships with students, families, staff, and, administration

  • Ability to implement policy and procedures

  • Exhibit general knowledge of curriculum and instruction

  • Effective oral and written communication

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • PA teaching certificate in Special Education (K-12 or PreK-8)

  • Experience in either a public or private education setting is preferred

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