Special Education Teacher – Intermediate School

at Wilkinsburg Borough School District, Pittsburgh, United States

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Closing date

25 November 2026

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Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full-Time

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9 November 2026, on a public job listing

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WILKINSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 718 Wallace Avenue Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Job Description ABOUT THE DISTRICT: The Wilkinsburg School District is a small, urban public school district serving approximately 500 students. The district operates two elementary schools, offering education from Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. Through an educational partnership, students in grades 7–12 attend Pittsburgh Public Schools, gaining access to expanded academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. The Wilkinsburg School District is dedicated to advancing academic excellence and promoting the social and emotional well-being of all its students. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized instruction and support to students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs. This role involves developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapting the curriculum, fostering student independence, and collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure student success throughout the school day. This position serves as part of the District’s special education team, ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania (Chapters 14, 15, and 16) and federal (IDEA and Section 504) regulations, while meeting the needs of our most vulnerable students and empowering families. The Special Education Teacher is committed to promoting educational equity by ensuring all students have access to meaningful learning opportunities and support. In addition, this role serves as a resource and guide for families, faculty, and staff, providing expertise, guidance, and strategies to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The Special Education teacher is a member of the Wilkinsburg Education Association (WEA) and is subject to the conditions of employment as outlined in the negotiated contract. The position reports directly to the Principal in collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Special Services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Instruction and Curriculum Development a. Design and implement individualized instructional strategies aligned with each student’s IEP. b. Deliver instruction using a variety of evidence-based teaching methods (e.g., multi-sensory techniques, differentiated instruction) to meet diverse learning needs. c. Adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches based on students’ instructional levels. d. Plan and implement lessons aligned with approved programmatic resources, with clear, measurable objectives. e. Provide opportunities for students to engage in a variety of instructional techniques and learning experiences. f. Provide virtual or remote instruction as needed to support continuity of learning Updated: March 2026 g. Promote student independence, self-sufficiency, and social-emotional growth. h. Support the development of positive, pro-social behaviors in both individ

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