Reading Specialist SPED Teacher — Creative Arts & Tech

String Theory Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

String Theory Schools is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher at the Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences. The candidate should be certified as a Reading Specialist and join a collaborative team serving urban students in a technology-infused, project-based program.

The role includes developing IEPs, implementing FBA/PBSP and 504 plans, monitoring progress, and partnering with general education teachers to align curricula with standards and competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PA certification in Special Education and Reading Specialist preferred.
• 1–3 years experience with Special Education students.
• Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances required.
• US citizenship or work permission; Philadelphia charter school will not sponsor a visa.
• Candidates must have official PA state teacher certification or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers to refine and implement high‑quality curriculum.
• Write and implement high‑quality IEPs.
• Effectively implement FBA/PBSP, 504 Service Agreements, and GIEPs.
• Monitor student progress using data-driven practices.
• Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent communication.

Skills

Special Education

Reading Specialist

Collaborative teaching

Progress monitoring

Data-driven instruction

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree

PA Certification in Special Education and Reading Specialist Preferred

Job description

String Theory Schools is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher at the Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences. The candidate should be certified as a Reading Specialist and join a collaborative team serving urban students in a technology-infused, project-based program.

The role includes developing IEPs, implementing FBA/PBSP and 504 plans, monitoring progress, and partnering with general education teachers to align curricula with standards and competencies.