Elementary Special Education Teacher

Mastery Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Mental health and counseling programs

Professional Development Fund

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Camden seeks committed educators to drive student achievement and foster a positive, inclusive environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and teaching certification, with strong instructional skills. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, engaging families, and collaborating with staff. Competitive salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with bonuses and relocation support provided. Join us to make a meaningful impact on our students' lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in subject area.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data.
• Ability to design rigorous and engaging lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Implement lesson plans and analyze student assessment data.
• Engage families in their children's education.

Skills

Outstanding instructional skills

Expertise in subject area

Commitment to professional growth

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher certification - completed or in process

Job description

About Mastery

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. We are committed to equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities that limit our students\' choices. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

At Mastery, all means all. Nearly one quarter of Mastery students have individualized education plans (IEPs) to ensure they receive appropriate educational opportunities. The IEP creates an opportunity for teachers, parents, school administrators, case managers, related services personnel, central office staff and students (when appropriate) to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities. Mastery delivers robust research-based interventions, frequently monitors progress, and makes data-driven adjustments to produce the best possible outcomes for students.

Across Mastery, our Specialized Services Programming spans itinerant to supplemental levels of support. Our highest priority is for diverse learners to spend as much time as possible within the general education setting and the minimum amount of time in self-contained classrooms. We strive to maximize our teacher-to-student ratio in Special Education programs, with classrooms across our network tailored toward Autism Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills and Multiple Disability Support, as well as Multi-Lingual Learner Support. Mastery has a robust Response to Intervention program and offers Common Foundation research-based curricula to support diverse learners across grades K-12 in Reading, Math and Writing. Specific Reading interventions include Fundations, Just Words, Wilson, Heggerty, Waggle, Read180/Code, i-Ready and IXL. Math interventions include TouchMath, Number Worlds, Math180, i-Ready and IXL. Writing interventions include Quill, Adventures in Language and Writing for Success. We emphasize continuous improvement and provide frequent embedded opportunities for professional development, teacher coaching, skill building, and data-driven instruction meetings throughout the school year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s central office Academic Team
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification - completed or in process
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation for computer, chalkboard, dry erase, and projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, copying, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two hours looking at a computer monitor

Salary and Bonus Information

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses
• New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,850 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses

Mastery Benefits

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, an Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, a Professional Development Fund, discounts and perks, and access to HealthAdvocate for benefits support.

Annual Calendar

Review our calendar as a benefit of working here. More details available through internal resources.

Why You Should Apply

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process (e.g., reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses). These tools assist Master\'s Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.