2026-2027 School Year: Middle/High School Special Education Teacher

School Lane Charter School; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a dedicated Middle/High School Special Education Teacher at our IB campus in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, for the upcoming school year. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education and appropriate Special Education certification. Responsibilities include assessing student needs, implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and collaborating with classroom teachers.

This role is crucial to creating an inclusive learning environment that respects academic and cultural diversity. Interested applicants should be prepared for New Teacher Orientation prior to the school year starting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Must possess Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Special Education.
• Experience with International Baccalaureate programmes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.
• Complete academic testing and identify students for Special Education program.
• Collaborate with teachers on instruction and activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Certification in Special Education 7-12 or K-12

Tools

MS Office

GoogleSuite

Job description

We have an opening for a Middle/High School Special Education Teacher at our IB campus for the upcoming 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. First day of school for students is August 24, 2026.

An SLCS teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, activities and assessments based on the SLCS curriculum. Teachers are tasked with creating an integrated instructional program that supports an inclusion-based learning approach fostering a safe environment that respects academic and cultural diversity. Additionally, teachers are expected to work together with other teaching and support professionals in a collaborative manner to provide teaching strategies and methods that address a wide range of learning styles, individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of students.

Among other things, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for:

• Assessing students’ developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs, and learning styles; providing developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs
• Completing academic testing as required, utilizing the resulting information along with classroom observations to identify students to be placed in or out of the Special Education program
• Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and activities that integrate, support, and expand the SLCS curricula
• Developing, monitoring, and reporting on all IEPs within the established guidelines
• Ensuring differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications and other IEP considerations are occurring consistently as outlined in the IEP
• Acting as an advocate for all students to ensure that their needs are being met
• Evaluating student performance and sharing information with the classroom teacher, support teachers, and administration
• Working in cooperation with classroom teachers to identify students who may be at risk academically and/or behaviorally

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Special Education 7-12 or K-12
• Prior experience with International Baccalaureate MYP and/or DP programmes a plus
• Understanding and commitment to inclusive learning
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong research, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively interact with students to encourage development
• Experience with MS Office, GoogleSuite

Thank you for your interest in a position with School Lane Charter School. Please understand the submission of an application does not guarantee a screening interview. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

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.