University of Pittsburgh
Visiting Demonstration Teacher, Elementary School (K-8) Learning Specialist - (Job Number: 23002574)
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Job Description
- Req#: 142159
- Collaborate with staff members and families to create and implement intervention programs that maximize students’ access to the general education content
- Administer initial screening and diagnostic testing in both reading and mathematics to identify students who could benefit from remedial instruction
- Develop and teach motivating, engaging lessons that are grounded in best practices, and are appropriate to students’ ages, grade levels, and abilities
- Apply and support accommodations to support instruction
- Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on students’ progress
!*!FANNY EDEL FALK LABORATORY SCHOOL
University of Pittsburgh
4060 Allequippa Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Position Announcement
Elementary School (K-8) Learning Specialist
Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time educator to work with children with a range of learning differences, beginning in August 2023. Candidates must have empathy for, and a genuine interest in, developing positive educational experiences for students with learning differences. The salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience. Falk Laboratory School, which is a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits.
Among the professional duties of a Falk Learning Specialist are the following:
A Master of Education Degree in the field of special education or a related field is required. Broad experience in a school setting is advantageous as the position involves partnering across disciplines and grade levels.
Materials should be uploaded electronically to: http://www.join.pitt.edu. Questions about the position can be sent to Joanna Newlin, jmn56@pitt.edu or Tina Mattis, cmattis@pitt.edu. Review of applications will begin in April 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following prior to commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check. Also, as required by Act 168 of 2014, the candidate must satisfy the requirements stated on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form.
!*!The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
!*!The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.!*!The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.About the company
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