High School Special Education Teacher

AppleTree; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate educators to join their team in Philadelphia. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for growth and a generous relocation bonus. As a special education teacher, you will engage with diverse learners, utilizing innovative strategies and research-based curricula to ensure all students succeed. The organization values continuous improvement and provides ample professional development to enhance your skills. If you are dedicated to fostering inclusive educational environments and making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Expenses

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Teaching Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and teacher certification in progress or completed.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and subject matter expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations.
• Collaborate with grade teams and share best practices.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction.

Skills

Instructional Skills

Data-Driven Instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teacher Certification

Tools

Fundations

Wilson

Read180

i-Ready

TouchMath

Quill

Job description

This role offers a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.

Starting salary for new teachers is $60,000, with potential to earn up to $82,000 based on experience and education. Overall salary range is from $60,000 to $111,000, with opportunities for career growth.

The Opportunity:

At Mastery, we believe in 'all means all.' Nearly 25% of our students have individualized education plans (IEPs) to ensure they receive tailored educational opportunities. We view IEPs as a collaborative tool for teachers, parents, school staff, and students to enhance educational outcomes for children with disabilities. Our special education teachers deliver research-based interventions, monitor progress, and make adjustments to optimize student success.

Our Specialized Services Program ranges from itinerant to supplemental support, prioritizing inclusion in general education settings and maintaining high teacher-to-student ratios. We have classrooms dedicated to Autism Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills, Multiple Disabilities, and Multilingual Learner Support.

We utilize a robust Response to Intervention program with various research-based curricula across grades K-12 in Reading, Math, and Writing, including Fundations, Wilson, Read180, i-Ready, TouchMath, and Quill, among others.

We value Continuous Improvement and provide frequent professional development, coaching, and data-driven instruction opportunities to support your growth as a special educator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations
• Engage in professional growth and self-reflection
• Implement lesson plans and assessments collaboratively
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction
• Collaborate with grade teams and share best practices
• Build relationships with families and maintain communication
• Show genuine care for students’ success
• Respond positively to challenges with solutions-oriented approaches

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Teacher certification in progress or completed
• Subject matter expertise
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform essential duties, including traveling between campuses, working in various environments, and using computers and other equipment as needed.