About us
Founded in 1941 by Rabbi Mordechai Dov Altein as an after school program, Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh expanded to a full day, dual-curriculum school in 1943 under the leadership of Rabbi Sholom and Mrs. Chaya Posner, sent by the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe. Over our 80 years of operation, Yeshiva Schools has grown from a few students serving a small community to over 425 students spanning infants to 12th grade and coming from both a large and growing local Jewish community and from across the United States and the world.
Yeshiva Schools is a proud affiliate of Chabad of Western Pennsylvania. We are also a beneficiary agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, which provides us generous direct allocations and indirect funding through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Our accreditation is through Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Since our founding, we have been committed to academic excellence both in Judaic and general studies. Coupled with a nurturing, student-focused philosophy and a cohesive, warm Jewish community, our school has been blessed with steady growth, which we aim to accelerate with the ongoing implementation of our 5-year strategic plan.
Special Education Coordinator
Job Description:
Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Supervisor of Special Education to join our team. The Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the school’s learning plans and student assessments, as well as the coordination of the school’s special education academic supports. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be passionate about improving the quality of education in the school.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required; Master’s degree in special education or related field preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and children with special needs preferred.
- Strong knowledge of assessment methods and data collection methods; experience with data collection and analysis; strong knowledge of data management and reporting; comfortable working with technology.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience consulting with educators and administrators to facilitate the effective execution of special education Support plans
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective special education support plans and 504 plans.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Pittsburgh, PA state standards for education is a plus (but not required).
Roles and Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the Special Education Program across all schools within the Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh system, ensuring compliance with school policy.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) for students requiring educational support, collaborating closely with teachers, aides, and administrators.
- Monitor student outcomes and progress towards ISP goals regularly, adapting plans as needed to ensure optimal learning experiences.
- Provide direct consultation to teachers and administrators on implementing ISPs effectively and on accommodating and modifying instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Facilitate professional development sessions and workshops for staff on special education topics, including but not limited to, inclusive teaching strategies, behavior management, and ISP/504 Plan implementation.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of students' progress, ISPs, evaluations, and other required reports.
- Conduct meetings with parents, teachers, and school personnel to discuss student progress, adjustments to ISPs, and strategies for improvement via individual meeting or SAP team meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between the school district, parents, and external professionals as related to special education supports.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Interdisciplinary team
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15217: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Special education: 2 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
