Special Education Teacher - Data-Driven Impact

City Year; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated special education teacher to deliver robust, research-based interventions for students with disabilities. You will monitor progress, adjust instruction, and collaborate with general and special education teams to support IEP goals.

The role emphasizes inclusive practices, data-driven instruction, and regular communication with families and school leaders to maximize student outcomes across K-12.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement.
• Teacher certification – completed or in process.
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve.
• Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s central office Academic Team.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success.
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Teacher certification

Demonstrated subject expertise

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mastery Schools in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated special education teacher to deliver robust, research-based interventions for students with disabilities. You will monitor progress, adjust instruction, and collaborate with general and special education teams to support IEP goals.

The role emphasizes inclusive practices, data-driven instruction, and regular communication with families and school leaders to maximize student outcomes across K-12.