The Penn Hills School District, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh is currently seeking Certified Special Education Teachers for the Extended School Year (ESY) program.

POSITION TITLE:   ESY Certified Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:   Must possess current special education certification, required.   

REPORTS TO:    ESY Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• 4-week summer program in addition to a mandatory (4 hr) training prior to the start of the program, date TBD.
• June 22, 2026 through July 16, 2026 (Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the Penn Hills ESY Program, along with a mandatory (4 hr) training prior to the start of the program, date TBD.
• Instructional Paraprofessionals will be paid at the employee's contractual hourly rate.

DEADLINE to apply is 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026.

PRFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES (include but not limited to): 

• Provide instruction and support per students' ESY IEP goals.

• Keep accurate records.

• Communicate with coordinator and families.

• Maintain COVID Protocols.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Supervision of students.

• All other duties that fall under Teacher Job Description for PHSD apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.