Special Education Teacher — Real-World Learning & Tech Tools

Philasd; Delaplaine (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; uses real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; uses technology and software tools in lesson development and uses formal and informal assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area, OR
• Meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and ability to consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.

Responsibilities

• Assess students and align classroom goals with state standards.
• Provide instruction in respective subject areas and use real life applications and simulations.
• Teach inquiry techniques and encourage problem solving.
• Provide technical expertise in using tools, materials, processes and software in lessons.
• Ensure students demonstrate understanding and use technology in problem solving.
• Encourage inquiry-based learning and use varied instructional methods.
• Create a classroom environment with relevant materials and cater to student needs.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate skills.
• Stay abreast of developments in education affecting instruction.
• Attend faculty meetings and maintain records and discipline.

Skills

Instructional skills

Technology in teaching

Communication skills

Standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses; provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses; uses real life applications and simulations to instruct students in the analysis and interpretation of material being presented; uses technology and software tools in lesson development and uses formal and informal assessments.