Special Education Teacher

Elementary/Middle School; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Academy Charter School in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades K-8 in a full-time, 10-month program. You will support the Special Education Department, ensure compliance with IEP goals, and maintain regular attendance. Schedule: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM.

Reporting to the Director of Specialized Services, you will collaborate with general educators, prepare weekly lesson plans, attend IEP meetings, analyze data, and contribute to a positive inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Currently PA Special Education K-12 certification or eligible for emergency permit.
• Commitment to urban education and high academic standards.
• Strong knowledge of special education law and compliance.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons for diverse learners.
• Experience using data to drive instruction and decision making.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to participate in school events throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure students meet academic targets as reflected in IEP goals, grades and tests.
• Create, review, modify, and revise student IEPs and 504 plans.
• Ensure services align with IEPs/504 plans for assigned students.
• Set up and attend student IEP meetings as required.
• Maintain special education files to meet compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations.
• Provide daily instruction using varied instructional strategies.
• Analyze data daily to inform instruction and planning.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive classroom culture and uphold school rules.
• Communicate with parents and students via phone, email, and in-person.
• Grade assessments and provide progress comments.
• Collaborate with principal and teachers on curriculum development.
• Attend professional development and two school events yearly.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PA Special Education Certification

Job description

Maritime Academy Charter School Elementary/Middle School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher

Maritime Academy Charter School Elementary/Middle School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Maritime Academy Charter High School

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Director of Specialized Services

Employment category: Full-time/10-Month/Salaried

FLSA status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supporting the Special Education Department in maintaining a compliant and high-quality special education program. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM

GRADES/SUBJECT AREAS: Full-Time Mixed Category Special Education Classroom, Grades K-8.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that assigned students meet academic success in their classrooms as measured by achievement on IEP goals, student grades, and standardized tests
• Creating, reviewing, modifying, and revising student IEP’s
• Ensuring that assigned special education students are receiving all required special education services according to their IEP or 504 plans
• Setting up and attending student IEP meetings as required
• Maintaining special education student files to meet compliance requirements
• Meeting with general education teachers regarding implementation of accommodations in regular education courses, as needed
• Providing daily engaging instruction to assigned students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
• Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
• Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students’ learning needs
• Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis
• Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom
• Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
• Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed
• Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments
• Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data
• Attending professional development activities
• Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year in order to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions
• Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current PA Special Education K-12 Certification or eligible for emergency permit
• Additional PA teaching certifications preferred
• Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
• Unwavering commitment to improving the knowledge, skills, and lives of students with disabilities
• Strong knowledge of special education law and compliance
• Highly skilled at differentiating instruction in order to meet the needs of special education students
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons
• Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
• High physical and emotional energy
• Strong technology skills
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to wear many hats
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of a Special Education Teacher include:

• Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
• Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.
• Working as part of a team of educators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Special Education Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Contact Information

• Rosa Wallace
• 2275 Bridge Street
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19137
• Phone: [phone] x1108
• Email: [e-mail]