Special Education Teacher — Inclusive Classrooms

HBCUNetwork; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HBCUNetwork in Philadelphia, PA seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to provide direct and indirect instructional support within an urban classroom. The role focuses on applying data-driven strategies to meet diverse IEP goals and to promote inclusive learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with families, administrators, and other professionals to implement individualized education programs and maintain accurate student records in compliance with district policies and state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Pennsylvania Intern, 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 instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students using techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to meet diverse needs.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and determine priorities for individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop IEPs.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Urban classroom experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

PA Intern, Level I/II SPED Certification

Job description

Philadelphia, PA Full Time Education Posted 09/15/2026

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 & Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
Pennsylvania Intern, 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