City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Technology Manager.  The Technology Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all technology-related systems, policies, and platforms for approximately 90 staff members and 550+ students, supporting staff members with technical issues, and ensuring data integrity across a number of school information systems.

What Makes a Great Technology Manager at our School?

• You are skilled in IT coordination and have a background in project management.
• You are looking to join a mission-driven community where everyone works together towards a common goal of educational excellence.
• You are excited to use technology to innovate in ways that improve the student, family, and staff experience.
• You can effectively communicate with, and translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You enjoy working collaboratively on teams to get things done.
• You value frequent, supportive feedback to help you grow in your role.

Technology Manager Job Description

Interested applicants, please email cover letter and resume to Theresa Dillon, Manager of Business Affairs, at employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School, an urban high school located in downtown Pittsburgh, is looking for a Social Worker/School Counselor to join our school community.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The position of School Social Worker is integral to City High’s core value that all students can learn and achieve at a proficient level when given a safe, secure and nurturing environment. Consequently, City High has two full time Social Workers, looking to hire a third, whose mission is to promote, counsel and support lifelong wellness for all students. By bringing counseling and nursing services into the school on a full time basis, City High is dedicated to the emotional, mental and physical health of its students. The role of the City High School Social Worker is to engage with students who are facing challenges in their lives. The goal is to develop individualized strategies that promote wellness and academic achievement. The School Social Worker also provides staff with strategies and support as they work with students. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To be considered for the position, the candidate must have: 

• A minimum of a Masters degree in social work or a counselor-related program; 
• A minimum of 10 years experience in provision of human services to teens and families; 
• A background in working with diverse populations; 
• Expertise regarding the impact of trauma and the skills to support at risk students;    
• Specific knowledge of community resources relating to the needs of teen youth and their families;  
• The ability to excel at collaborating with school staff and the leadership team; 
• Experience with running teen groups; 
• Knowledge and application of successful counseling strategies with respect to substance abuse is a plus; and 
• Pennsylvania Home and School Visitor Certificate. 

 

COMPENSATION: 

City High pays a very competitive salary commensurate with demonstrated skills and performance. In addition, City High provides a generous benefit package including health insurance, educational stipend, and participation in a generous 401K package.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 

• Provide support for students with personal, emotional and mental health needs. 
• Link students to outside resources as needed. 
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and administration. 
• Communicate and meet with student families as dictated by circumstances. 
• Coordinate with outside providers to maximize the effectiveness of their services. 
• Think globally about the needs of students regarding the school. 
• Provide support for staff and coordinate EAP services. 
• Mediate student issues. 
• Monitor and respond to attendance requirements in compliance with school policy. 
• Report and address issues of suspected child abuse. 
• Assist in the implementation of IEPs. 
• Provide expertise on mental health to school personnel. 
• Provide group counseling. 
• Comply with all HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements. 
• Share aggregate data and trends with regard to student health and wellness with school administration and the leadership team. 
• Adherence to the McKinney-Vento Assistance Act.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

Please send a cover letter and resume to City Charter High School Administration at employment@cityhigh.org .

City Charter High School, an urban public charter school located in downtown Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time Technology teacher. The position is a team-teaching position in a full-inclusion classroom. The position requires teaching technology applications including the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and various electives including Programming and Robotics. The position also supports the Financial Literacy teacher. Ideal candidates must be certified in Business, Computer and Information Technology and be willing and able to design new technology courses that are relevant in today’s world.  Full time position includes a full medical, dental and vision benefit package and a salary range beginning at $48,500 depending on experience. Please email cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.
  
 

City Charter High School is a public, 9-12, urban charter school looking to hire a science teacher who is familiar with scientific modeling instruction that includes teaching varied subject matter to students in a heterogeneous classroom.  City High’s looping model requires the teacher to provide instruction within the areas of biology, basic chemistry concepts, environmental and physical science from 9th through 12th grades.  Full time position includes a full medical, dental and vision benefit package and a salary range beginning at $48,500 depending on experience. Please email cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.
 

City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Information Literacy Teacher. Information Literacy teachers instruct 9th and 10th-grade students in research and information literacy skills and how to apply them to a variety of content-based and independent research projects. The position includes being a member of a collaborative and looping teaching team and also participates in advising students within a grade level. In 11th and 12th grades, teachers facilitate the graduation projects of a grade-level cohort of students and work with classroom teachers on infusing research skills throughout the curriculum. Applicants should have a superior academic resume, strong pedagogical and technological skills, an interest in working with urban youth and a belief that all students can achieve. Preference for teachers who are library-science certified. Full time position includes a full medical, dental and vision benefit package and a salary range beginning at $48,500 depending on experience. Please email cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, Education Manager, at employment@cityhigh.org.
 

City Charter High School is seeking to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher. Position involves coordinating support and assisting students with disabilities within a fully inclusive environment across all academic areas and collaborating with content areas to instruct, modify and adapt work for students. Position also includes writing all special education paperwork including IEPs, PBSPs, transition plans and progress monitoring reports. All applicants must have experience in writing compliant paperwork that meets PA state standards. Special education teaching certification required.
The position includes a full medical, dental and vision benefit package and a salary range beginning at $45,500 depending on experience. Please email cover letter and resume to Angie Welch at employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School is a public, 9-12, urban charter school looking to hire a teaching associate to work alongside the learning support teachers to support students with disabilities. The teaching associate position involves assisting students with disabilities within a fully inclusive environment across all academic areas and collaborating with the special education teachers to implement IEPs and progress monitor. 

Position includes a salary range of $33,000-$39,000, full benefits package, personal and sick days, 401K retirement plan and an educational stipend. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to Angie Welch, employment@cityhigh.org

City Charter High School is looking to hire a teaching associate to work in collaboration with the 9th grade English and History teachers within the Cultural Literacy classroom. The teaching associate position involves assisting students of multiple ability levels within the Cultural Literacy (English and History) classroom,  conducting reading and discussion groups and co-teaching History and/or English content.

The position includes a full medical, dental and vision benefit package and a salary range beginning at $33,000 depending on experience. Interested candidates may email resume and cover letter to Angela Welch at employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School is looking to hire a part-time, daily substitute to join our school community for the 2021-22 school year. The position will include working Tuesday through Friday on a weekly basis from 7:45 to 3:45 at a rate of $175.00 per day. The candidate must be flexible and comfortable in working with various content areas and high school aged students.

Certification Requirements:
If you hold a Pennsylvania public educator certificate or a professional-level out of state educator certificate, you may be eligible to become a day-to-day substitute.

Requirements for day-to-day substitutes:

• Valid Pennsylvania educator certificate or out of state certificate
• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalency) if not certified
• Background clearances
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien status (green card)

If you do not hold the proper certification but have a bachelor’s degree, City High will apply for an emergency permit for a substitute position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Angie Welch, employment@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School is  looking to hire a full time support staff to provide one-on-one academic and life skills support for an 11th grade student. The one-on-one position works alongside general education and special education teachers within a fully inclusive environment. The student uses a walker to travel throughout the school, is included in all general education classes and uses assistive technology such as text to speech software, speech to text software, a Smart Pen.

Support staff is required to: Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the student outside of the education stakeholders, escort, observe, and assist the student to/from all necessary locations in the school building and on field trips and/or out of building instruction, assist the student with a variety of personal care activities such as, but not limited to: toileting and mobility, assist the student with participation in class and other school activities in accordance with the IEP, accept directives/instructions from the Special Education/General Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, and Administration.

The position includes a salary of $24,000, full benefits package, paid time off, 401K, retirement plan, and an educational stipend. Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to Josh Hanna at employment@cityhigh.org.  

City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Maintenance Assistant.  The responsibility of this position includes maintaining all City Charter High School (CCHS) occupied floors. The position is expected to promote a clean, safe and healthy environment for all students and staff. This position must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on department and school requirements. The Maintenance Assistant is a 12-month contracted position.

Maintenance Assistant Job Description

Interested applicants, please email cover letter and resume to Theresa Dillon, Manager of Business Affairs, at dillon@cityhigh.org.

City Charter High School, a public 9-12 charter school, located in downtown Pittsburgh is looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant/Receptionist.  A high school diploma or its equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in the field or a related area are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Knowledge of student information systems a plus. Additional qualifications include: initiative; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; flexibility; a positive attitude; and the ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team are desired. 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Interested applicants, please email cover letter and resume to Theresa Dillon, Manager of Business Affairs, at dillon@cityhigh.org.

School Safety Officer Job Description

Please send a cover letter and resume to City Charter High School Administration at employment@cityhigh.org .