Middle School Emotional Support Teacher

PHILADELPHIA PERFORMING ARTS A STRING THEORY CHARTER SCHOOL; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charter school in Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Emotional Support Teacher to provide classroom instruction and support for students with emotional disturbances. The role involves individualizing instruction, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with staff to ensure student success. With a focus on arts and sciences, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in a multifaceted educational environment.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Retirement benefits

Access to best-in-class technology resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience with Special Education students preferred.
• Ability to individualize instruction according to learner styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom instruction and behavior management.
• Write and implement IEPs and monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with general educators for curriculum implementation.

Skills

Behavior modification

Emotional support

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Instructional skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education Certification

Instructional I Pennsylvania Certification

Job description

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Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School seeks a full-time Emotional Support teacher to join the team at the Vine Street Campus (1600 Vine Street).At Vine Street, students in Grades 6-12 engage in a unique educational environment designed to grow the next generation of creative leaders, and where students focus on the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a technology-infused, project-based, standards- and competency-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate, professional educators that believe every student has specific intelligences that must be nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own innate potential.

This is a full-time, ten-month position to provide general classroom instruction, interventions, behavior management, social emotional support for students with emotional disturbances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
• Special Education Certification (Required)
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively and proactively supervise class structure and schedule
• Maintain ongoing supervision and evaluation of all students, providing timely and constructive feedback to collaborating personnel and to participate in follow-up planning
• Maintain documentation and vigilance of student goals and objectives, monitoring progress and reporting successes
• Monitor and support implementation of prescribed behavior program
• Write IEPs and hold meetings
• Ability to individualize instruction according to cognitive and academic styles of learners.
• Engage students in stimulating, multi-modality learning experiences consistent with prescribed curriculum.
• Use appropriate and timely verbal de-escalation techniques whenever possible.
• Collaborate in a safe physical intervention as necessary.
• Encourage students to embrace multicultural opportunities and experiences.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• Instructional I Pennsylvania Certification in Special Education K-12
• Valid PA Child Abuse, Criminal Background & FBI Clearance
• Detailed Job Description upon Interview
• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mind
• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!

Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School seeks a full-time Special Education Teacher to join the Middle School teaching team at the Vine Street Campus (1600 Vine Street). At Vine Street, students engage in a unique educational environment designed to grow the next generation of creative leaders, and where students focus on the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a technology-infused, project-based, standards- and competency-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are creative, passionate, professional educators that believe every student has specific intelligences that must be nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity to achieve their own innate potential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
• PA Certification in both Special Education PreK-8 or Special Education N-12, additional subject area is preferred
• 1-3 years experience with Special Education students
• Wilson Language System (preferred)
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)

String Theory Schools teaching candidates...

• are passionate about creative arts and sciences
• are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
• value multi-disciplinary collaboration
• know technology can transform learning experiences
• apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
• understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
• accept responsibility for student growth
• not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t necessary
• Experience in both behavior modification and emotional support.
• Experience with consistent progress monitoring and best practices in Special Education instruction.
• Develop vigorous courses, plans, projects, assignments, and assessments
• Collaborate with general education teachers (as a co-teacher and/or consultant) to refine and implement high-quality curriculum aligned to standards and competencies.
• Write and implement high-quality Individualized Educational Plans.
• Effectively implement FBA/PBSP, 504 Service Agreements, and GIEPs.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication.
• Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own cultural competence.
• Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and learning.
• Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your practice.
• Cultivate higher order thinking skills through inquiry.
• Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
• Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with innovative learning in mind
• Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and more!

Please visit our website athttps://www.stringtheoryschools.org/career/join-our-teamto learn about the application process. Send all required materials [e-mail].

Please visit our website athttps://www.stringtheoryschools.org/career/join-our-teamto learn about the application process. Send all required materials [e-mail].

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