Special Education Teacher

Universal Charter Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Universal Family of Charter Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a 10-month, full-time position in Philadelphia, PA. You will implement IEP-driven strategies, adapt curricula, and collaborate with families and specialists to support students with disabilities.

Starting salary is $59,168 and may rise to $86,000 annually based on education, experience, and certifications, reflecting a commitment to equity and high academic achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• PennsylvaniaIntern, Level I or II Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• Experience working with special education population in an urban classroom setting.
• Documented experience using data-driven instruct

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Apply special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to meet varied needs.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior through positive behavioral support and IEP goals.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities using varied instructional techniques.
• Plan and conduct activities for an engaging program of instruction and inquiry.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and a conducive learning environment.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and set IEP priorities.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop IEPs.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare mandated reports.
• Set clear objectives for lessons and communicate them to students.
• Develop plans for communication, monitoring, and follow-up in inclusive settings.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist in data collection for appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve on multidisciplinary teams as appropriate.
• Prepare data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Engage in staff development and curriculum meetings.

Skills

Urban classroom experience

Data-driven instruction

IEP collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Pennsylvania Intern Level I/II Certification

Job description

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Special Education Teacher

Universal Creighton, Philadelphia, PA, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1458

Salary Range: $59,168.00 To $86,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Supervisor Job Title: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time; 10 month

FLSA Status: Salary

The management services offered to our charter schools, allow us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture, and community transformation wherever we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.


• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory


• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests


• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system


• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies


• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate


• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students


• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs


• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development


• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations


• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students


• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings


• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms


• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions


• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate


• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports


• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities


• Perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred


• PennsylvaniaIntern, Level I or II Special Education Teacher Certification required


• Experience working with special education population in an urban classroom setting


• Documented experience using data-driven instruct

Compensation

Competitive salary scale for certified teachers. Starting salary placement begins at $59,168 and increases based on relevant professional experience, education, and certifications, with experienced teachers starting at up to $86,253.

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.