Special Education Teacher - Self Contained K-3 Setting

Columbuscharter; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

A charter school is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to support students in a self-contained K-3 setting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in special education, along with strong interpersonal skills. This role features competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance, as well as a retirement plan with a generous employer match.

Qualifications

• Experience in a K-8 setting, specifically in a self-contained special education classroom.
• Strong work ethic and excellent attendance record.
• Ability to foster positive communication with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class offering supplemental support to students with acute needs.
• Work as a part of a team to address the needs of children requiring special education.
• Maintain positive classroom environment and promote inclusive practices.

Skills

Experience with autism

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal communication

Flexible personality

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

PDE Special Education Teaching Certificate

ER Certification considered

Job description

Overview

Special Education Teacher - Self Contained K-3 Setting

We are currently searching for a full-time Special Education Teacher to work at our Elementary school (Grades K through 4). This position will teach a class offering supplemental support to our students with more acute needs.

This is a 10-month position; work hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.

Qualifications

• PDE Special Education Teaching Certificate preferred, ER Certification considered
• A bachelors degree (or higher) from an accredited institution required
• Previous experience teaching in a K-8 setting, specifically in a self-contained special education classroom serving multiple grade levels, is highly desired
• Experience with autism, IDD and behavioral health is preferred
• A flexible personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, celebrates success, and responds positively to adversity
• An interpersonal skillset that fosters positive communication with students, staff, administration, and parents
• A strong work ethic and an excellent attendance record

How to Apply

You will be required to upload the following in order to be considered for the position:

1. Copy of your PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance (Act 34)
2. Copy of your DPW Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
3. Copy of your FBI Clearance Fingerprinting with the UEID # (Act 114)
4. Completion of a Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release (Act 168)
5. Completion of PDE Form 6004: Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification (Act 24)
6. Copy of high school and/or college transcripts
7. Three letters of professional reference
8. Completion of a PA School Health Record
9. Completion of Mandated Reporter Abuse Training (Act 126)
10. Completion of Professional Ethics Training

Benefits

CCCS offers a competitive benefits and salary package, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan that offers a generous employer match.

EEO Statement

Christopher Columbus Charter School is an AA/EOE committed to the development of an inclusive, multicultural community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex.