Special Education Teacher - 7th/8th Grade ELA

School Lane Charter School; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

School Lane Charter School in Bucks County, PA, seeks a Learning Support Co-Teacher/Special Education Case Manager for our IB campus to provide English/Language Arts support to 7th and 8th graders.

The role emphasizes inclusive learning, collaboration with teachers, development of IEPs, assessment, and adapting instruction to diverse learning styles; experience with IB programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• PA Certification in Special Education 7-12 or K-12.
• PA Certification in English 7-12 helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assess developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs; provide developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Complete academic testing and use results with observations for placement decisions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop instruction aligned with SLCS curricula.
• Develop, monitor and report on all IEPs within guidelines.
• Ensure differentiated instruction and accommodations per IEP.
• Advocate for students to ensure needs are met.
• Evaluate student performance and share with teachers and administration.
• Identify students at risk academically and/or behaviorally in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Pennsylvania Special Education 7-12 or K-12

Pennsylvania English 7-12 certification helpful

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

We have an opening for a Learning Support Co-Teacher/Special Education Case Manager at our IB campus. Among other things, this individual will provide English/Language Arts support to students in 7th and 8th grades.

An SLCS teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, activities and assessments based on the SLCS curriculum. Teachers are tasked with creating an integrated instructional program that supports an inclusion-based learning approach fostering a safe environment that respects academic and cultural diversity. Additionally, teachers are expected to work together with other teaching and support professionals in a collaborative manner to provide teaching strategies and methods that address a wide range of learning styles, individual needs, interests, abilities, and maturity levels of students.

Among other things, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for:

• Assessing students’ developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs, and learning styles; providing developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs
• Completing academic testing as required, utilizing the resulting information along with classroom observations to identify students to be placed in or out of the Special Education program
• Working collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and activities that integrate, support, and expand the SLCS curricula
• Developing, monitoring, and reporting on all IEPs within the established guidelines
• Ensuring differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications and other IEP considerations are occurring consistently as outlined in the IEP
• Acting as an advocate for all students to ensure that their needs are being met
• Evaluating student performance and sharing information with the classroom teacher, support teachers, and administration
• Working in cooperation with classroom teachers to identify students who may be at risk academically and/or behaviorally

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Special Education 7-12 or K-12
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in English 7-12 helpful
• Prior Experience teaching English/Language Arts helpful
• Prior experience with International Baccalaureate MYP or DP programmes a plus
• Understanding and commitment to inclusive learning
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong research, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to positively interact with students to encourage development
• Experience with MS Office, Google Docs

Thank you for your interest in a position with School Lane Charter School. Please understand the submission of an application does not guarantee a screening interview. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the following: your ability to establish that you are authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of criminal, child abuse, and FBI background checks; successful completion of reference checks; and successful completion of required drug testing.

School Lane Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.