Middle School Special Education Teacher - Team Impact

Freire Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Freire Schools in Philadelphia is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for Freire Charter Middle School (5th–8th). You will deliver high-quality instruction and services to students on your caseload through co-teaching and targeted interventions.

Join a team committed to equity and continuous growth, collaborate with general education teachers, review IEPs, and communicate with families to support student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid state teaching certification or commitment to obtain.
• Strong instructional skill and content knowledge.
• Experience supporting students through co-teaching, accommodations, and targeted interventions.
• Positive, collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• At least two years of experience working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and collaborate with general education teachers to create and maintain a classroom culture of critical thinking, learning, respect, and high achievement for all students.
• Familiarize yourself with IEPs and specially designed instructional/behavioral accommodations for the students on your caseload.
• Leverage content specific curriculum and create learning materials to promote critical thinking and problem solving.
• Establish consistent communication rhythms with families regarding individual student progress and school related information.
• Actively participate in professional development and collaboration with staff to support the needs of our students.

Skills

Co-teaching

Collaboration

IEP knowledge

Instructional skills

Family communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

State teaching certification or commitment to obtain

Job description

Freire Schools in Philadelphia is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for Freire Charter Middle School (5th–8th). You will deliver high-quality instruction and services to students on your caseload through co-teaching and targeted interventions.

Join a team committed to equity and continuous growth, collaborate with general education teachers, review IEPs, and communicate with families to support student progress.