Special Education Teacher Jobs

As a special education teacher at the Watson Institute, you’ll support students with disabilities in a supportive classroom environment. 

Each day offers new opportunities to learn and support your students as they grow, but typically, your responsibilities will include:

• create lesson plans, update data sheets, and prepare materials for classroom lessons and activities
• support students as they transition between the bus and the classroom, completing daily self-care and toileting routines
• manage classroom staff (aides and behavior technicians) in the support of students and classroom activities
• lead group instructions and 1:1 teacher time, helping students work on IEP goals
• data collection, tracking, and analysis
• communicate with parents, posting updates to student and classroom pages
• work collaboratively with staff in other disciplines (i.e. PT, OT, Speech, social work, nursing, behavior specialists, etc.)
• support students in the development of daily living skills, social skills, and community-based independence

Full-time teaching positions at Watson come with a lot of perks! 

• Cultivate your leadership skills through collaboration and management of a team of educators, supportive staff, and therapists
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits packages including medical/dental/vision insurances, and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement, continuing education, and professional development
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of students with disabilities each day!
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to support students

Convenient Locations in the Pittsburgh area! We’re hiring special ed teachers at two of our school campuses:

• Our Bridgeville/South Fayette campus houses the Education Center South and WISCA programs. This state-of-the-art facility offers cutting-edge technologies and an all-seasons playground.
• WISCA’s home in Sharpsburg provides staff and students access to a supportive atmosphere, opportunities for community-based instruction, and a Makerspace outfitted with advanced technologies
• Free on-site parking is available at both Watson school locations

The Watson Institute strives to provide a positive work atmosphere for its employees by maintaining quality and safety throughout all of its programs that serve children with special needs.

Our policy regarding equal employment opportunity is to treat our employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other factors prohibited by law. This applies to all Watson Institute subsidiaries, personnel actions, and company-related activities.