Developmental Specialist I (Special Education Teacher)

Our teachers collaborate closely with each student's home school to ensure coursework is provided in both online and hard-copy formats and to support students in completing past-due work, staying current, and managing asynchronous learning. We work with families and school personnel to gather relevant academic, attendance, behavioral, and mental health information; establish academic goals aligned with classroom instruction; submit documentation of completed work for credit; share feedback on effective learning strategies; support 504 planning for school re-entry when needed; and provide medical excuses with follow-up plans. Since 1990, we have proudly served as the only private, licensed academic school within UPMC, delivering high-quality education to students receiving inpatient care. Our collaborative team of 5-6 dedicated teachers prioritizes student needs, maintains strong communication with families and home schools, and uses data-driven feedback to continuously improve our services. Must have Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Special Education. Responsibilities: Academic Support + Support children and adolescents with assignment completion during school programming. + Observe, record, and communicate patient academic progress to the inpatient team and home schools. + Use observational data to inform school contacts during conferences and as needed. Communication & Collaboration + Communicate with families as needed regarding educational concerns. + Coordinate with school partners to support educational needs and transition planning. + Report relevant clinical and non-clinical concerns to classroom, clinical, and administrative leadership. Documentation & Compliance + Complete all required documentation accurately and within assigned timelines. + Maintain current patient and program records in compliance with accreditation, licensing, regulatory, and partnership standards. Team Participation + Participate in unit meetings, staff meetings, treatment team discussions, and supervision as assigned. Environment & Professional Standards + Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment in accordance with health and safety regulations. + Perform in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors. + Complete additional duties as assigned per program guidelines. + Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or Child Development is required with one year of relevant teaching experience required. OR + Bachelor's degree in behavioral health field and 3 years of relevant teaching experience required. + Ability to relate sensitively to students and be consistently responsive to their needs. + Emotional stability, maturity and must show evidence of good judgment. + Knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. + Effectively communicate information to other staff members, parents, visitors, etc. + Supervisory and leadership skills strongly preferred. + May in the course of their job duties be in rooms where medications are stored. + No contact with medications is allowed. ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Pennsylvania Teaching Certification in Special Education or Emotionally Socially disturbed within 8 weeks of hire required. Required License ACT 48 (completion of 180 continuing professional education hours every 5 years) to maintain an active teaching certification required. Maintain all Pennsylvania Department of Education(PDE) requirements, including any new requirements deemed necessary by PDE. + Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC) + Teaching Certificate + Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal + Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal _UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran_

Created: 2026-04-15