Build Your Career at Propel

At Propel Schools, we make it our mission to transform the lives of the children that we serve. Through a rigorous hiring process, we employ people who are committed to giving their very best, every single day.

Propel Schools is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Leadership & Support Staff Opportunities
Teaching Opportunities

Leadership & Support Staff Opportunities

Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Propel Schools seeks a Director of Pupil Personnel Services. The Director of Pupil Personnel Services involves the following responsibilities: (1) maintaining liaison relationships with all administrators so as to facilitate effective pupil service; (2) development, implementation, and evaluation of all programs and services for children with disabilities; (3) coordinating pupil services and special education with regular education; (4) assisting the superintendent and business manager in preparing a budget for special education and pupil services; (5) maintaining relations with appropriate community agencies and resources that facilitate services to children within pupil services/special education programs; (6) keeping school staff informed of their responsibilities concerning compliance with laws and regulations affecting special education/pupil services; (7) ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws; (8) establishing and overseeing recordkeeping methods relating to students concerning pupil services and special education; (9) submitting an annual report concerning pupil services and special education to the superintendent; (10) preparing all forms required to ensure legal compliance with state and federal laws pertaining to special education; (11) providing in-service training on special education and pupil service issues; (12) recruiting and recommending candidates for special education and pupil service staff positions; (13) coordinating services to English language learners, homebound students, homeless students, or those in the child welfare system; and (14) coordinating section 504 plans.

Successful candidates will have PA certification in the area of Supervision of Special Education or Supervision of Pupil Personnel Services.   Please send cover letter and resume to:

Tina Chekan

Propel Schools

3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or tchekan@propelschools.org. 

Substitute School Nurse
Propel Schools is currently seeking a substitute school nurse. Locations: Propel Montour (Moon Twp.), Propel East (Turtle Creek), Propel McKeesport, Propel Northside, Propel-Homestead, Propel Andrew Street High School (Munhall) and Propel Braddock Hills. Qualifications to include: current Pennsylvania RN licensure, current CPR or BLS certification, current TB, FBI, Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Please send cover letter, resume and clearances to:

Ms. Eileen McClorey

Propel Schools

3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or emcclorey@propelschools.org.


Teaching Opportunities

Creative Arts Visiting Artist
The Visiting Artist is a contracted position. The artist will work in the classroom every day for students in grades K-8 schools.  Artists will teach 5 classes per day.   Visiting artists are hired for the seven K – 8 Propel Schools.  Each program is six to twelve weeks in duration.  Each segment culminates in a “Celebration of Learning” performance or parent/family class observation, where the students showcase their new abilities.  The artist will teach with general direction from another Propel staff member (CreativeArts Classroom Advisor or CCA), who will help the artist with classroom management, developing lesson plans, and collaborating activities with other classes.  Programs of Interest for the 2013-2014 School Year include:  Dance, Drumming and Physical Education.  Instructor should have at least a BA or BS in Dance, Music, Art or related field.  Must have Act 33/34, Act 114, Act 151, and TB clearances.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should e-mail: lferguson@propelschools.org

Creative Arts Building Crafts Instructor

The Building Crafts instructor at Propel Schools is a full time position, working part time as an arts instructor and part time as a paraprofessional.  This person must be both a teacher and craftsman.  The instructor must have worked as a professional in the field of tech theater, scene design, or make-shop for at least two years and have proven artistic ability.  Teacher should also have knowledge of classroom management in a high school setting and have the ability to adjust their teaching plan for differentiated learning styles of each student.  This teacher will instruct two to three classes per day and perform additional duties as a paraprofessional during non-teaching hours.  Instructor should have at least a BA or BS in related field.  Must have Act 33/34, Act 114, Act 151, and TB clearances.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should e-mail: lferguson@propelschools.org

Math Coach

Propel Schools seeks a highly motivated Math Coach at the K-8 level for the 2013-2014 school year.  The successful candidate will have experience in Curriculum, Instruction, and Data.Propel Schools believes that mathematics should be inquiry based, constructivist and in line with the recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  A Math coach should be comfortable with and enthusiastic about supporting teachers in this manner.Salary is competitive with full benefits package.  Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Tina Chekan

Propel Schools

3447 E. Carson Street, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or via email:  tchekan@propelschools.org. 

Elementary and Middle School Teachers

Propel Schools seeks passionate educators for the elementary and middle school level for the 2013-2014 school year.  Successful candidates will have a deep knowledge of content and pedagogy and a commitment to Propel’s Promising Principles.  Candidates will also be able to connect with students in order to support personal and academic growth.  Candidates must be Highly Qualified PA teachers.Salary is competitive with a full benefits package.  Please send letter of interest and resume to:

Ms. Eileen McClorey

Propel Schools

3447 East Carson Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or via email: emcclorey@propelschools.org

Special Education Teachers

Propel Schools seeks special education teachers. Successful candidates will have a PA certification in special education, as well as experience supporting students with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Act 34, Act151 and Act 114 clearances are required, as well as TB test results. Please send resume package to:

Ms. Eileen McClorey

3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or emcclorey@propelschools.org

Spanish Teacher (Part Time)

Propel Schools seeks dynamic Spanish teacher at our K-12 schools. Must have current TB, FBI, Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Please send resume and clearances to:

cwooten@propelschools.org


Substitute Teachers
Propel Schools seeks PA certified substitute teachers at the elementary, middle and high school level. Must have current TB, FBI, Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Please send cover letter, resume and clearances to:

Ms. Eileen McClorey

Propel Schools

3447 East Carson Street, Suite 200

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

or emcclorey@propelschools.org.


Note for all teaching positions:

Successful candidates will hold Pennsylvania Certification and have a sense of social justice, demonstrable success in an urban setting, a strong background in instruction and raising student achievement levels, and a deep knowledge of the appropriate content. You must include Praxis Scores with your application documents.