2026-2027 School Year: Future Consideration - Elementary Special Education Teacher
School Lane Charter School - Elementary/Middle, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026
Job Description
We are accepting applications for potential Special Education Teacher openings for the 2026-2027 school year. New employees are expected to attend New Teacher Orientation on August 13th & 14th, and the week of staff professional development beginning August 17th. The first day of school for students is August 24, 2026.
As an SLCS Teacher, you will plan instruction, activities, and assessments aligned with the SLCS curriculum. You will design and implement an integrated instructional program that supports an inclusion-based learning approach, fostering a safe environment that respects academic and cultural diversity.
You will collaborate with fellow educators and support staff to deliver instructional strategies that address a wide range of learning styles, individual needs, interests, abilities, and levels of student development.
Responsibilities
- Assess students’ developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social needs, as well as learning styles, and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
- Conduct academic assessments as required and use results, along with classroom observations, to support eligibility determinations and program decisions.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement instruction and activities that integrate, support, and enhance the SLCS curriculum.
- Develop, monitor, and report on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with established guidelines.
- Ensure that differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and other IEP components are consistently implemented.
- Serve as an advocate for students to ensure their educational and developmental needs are met.
- Evaluate student performance and communicate progress with classroom teachers, support staff, and administration.
- Partner with classroom teachers to identify students who may be at academic and/or behavioral risk.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education certification (Special Education N‑8 or N‑12 or other applicable certifications).
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to inclusive learning practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong research, planning, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students to support their development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the following: your ability to establish that you are authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of criminal, child abuse, and FBI background checks; successful completion of reference checks; and successful completion of required drug testing.
School Lane Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Contact Information
- Lee Wlodarczyk
- 2400 Bristol Pike
- Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020
- Phone: 12152456055
- Fax: 215-245-6058
- Email: lwlodarczyk@schoollane.org