Special Education Teacher *Starting Salary $65,000!*

Chester Community Charter School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive charter school in Chester, PA is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The role involves developing and implementing IEPs while providing specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. This position offers a starting salary of $65,000 along with opportunities for professional development. Join our mission to support student success and community strength!

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with disabilities, especially in a special education setting.
• Knowledge of special education laws and practices.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized education plans for students with disabilities.
• Provide specialized instruction tailored to each student’s needs.
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Classroom management

Behavioral intervention techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

Valid Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate

Tools

IEP software programs

Job description

Overview

Special Education Teacher starting salary: $65,000. Location: Chester, PA.

Chester Community Charter School (CCCS) established in 1998, serving students in K-8 across four campuses. The school aims to support a strong community and student success.

$65,000 starting salary for certified teachers!

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. This teacher evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives and measurable goals, follows state mandated procedures and functions as the Individual Education Plan (IEP) manager for assigned students.

Essential Functions

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
• Serves as primary contact for the parent
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with school policies and procedures
• Complies with policies, regulations and procedures of the Chester Community Charter School; communicates effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff
• Displays high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establishes and maintains an acceptable attendance record; and participates in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom
• May assist students and parents with managing behavioral difficulties including various types of disability that may cause students to learn differently
• Skilled and experienced to teach students with a higher level of need, if necessary including but not limited to autism, emotional support, resource room, life skills, etc.
• May plan and deliver educational instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional disabilities, students who may need life skills support, and resource room support
• Assists students with coping and provides techniques to help students adapt to their school community
• Promotes classroom structure, rules and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in Special Education

Required Clearances

• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Criminal Background Clearance

Demonstrated Knowledge

• The principles, practices and methods of special education for grade level education
• The contents, materials, methodologies and practices utilized within special education at the respective grade level
• All relevant Pennsylvania and Federal rules, statutes and regulations governing special education
• IEP software programs and related tools
• Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards
• Response to Interventions (RTII)
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)

Demonstrated Ability

• Assess students’ needs and learning styles and design differentiated instruction to meet learning differences
• Use simulations and technological innovations in the classroom to support students with special needs
• Use planned lessons to improve language and math skills
• Apply critical thinking methodologies to assist students with learning differences
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents and students

Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability in its programs and activities.