26-27 K-3 Special Education Teacher

Belmont Charter Network; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Charter Network is seeking a K-3 Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support at Inquiry Charter School. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing instructional programs tailored for students with special needs, ensuring academic development within a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate should possess a B.A./B.S. degree, hold a valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate, and demonstrate experience in special education. Involvement in extracurricular activities and community engagement is also encouraged.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of special education classroom experience, preferably in urban education.
• Clearances required: Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse History, FBI Record Check, and Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional materials.
• Conduct services for students with special needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents.

Skills

Working with diverse students

Creative problem solving

Connecting with people

Monitoring student progress

Education

B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The K-3 Special Education Teacher: Autistic Support at Inquiry Charter School is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a special education learning support environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, in accordance with the mission and standards of Belmont Charter Network. Work is performed under the supervision of the Head of School.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving.
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, continuously refining one's craft.
• A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.

Essential Functions

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Conduct push-in and pull-out services for students with special needs, autism, in math, reading, writing, and social skills.
• Maintain IEP paperwork for a caseload of students.
• Collect data on IEP goals, including behavior plans.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

Additional Duties

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
• 2-3 years of special education classroom experience, preferably in urban education.
• Valid and active Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate.
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34).
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151).
• Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114).
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168).

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Belmont Charter Network’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. This position is a federal contractor and we are required to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities.