Teacher

Community-Council-Health-Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Council Learning Academy in Philadelphia seeks passionate educators for the upcoming school year (Sept 2025). The role emphasizes smaller class sizes, robust support staff, half-day Wednesdays for professional development, and comprehensive benefits.

Salary ranges from $56,000 to $65,000 with a full-time schedule and teaching certification required. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Education (or related field), six months teaching experience, and preferred Special

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Special Education Certification preferred.
• Minimum six months teaching experience with children.
• Certified in Special Education in accordance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document assessments for IEPs as required (e.g., Keymath/Woodcock).
• Document student progress using the district grading system.
• Lead goal-setting and social skills groups and attend required meetings.
• Implement positive behavior support plans and accommodations.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to implement schedules and share updates with families.

Skills

Teaching Certification

Lesson planning

Communication with students/parents

Student-focused passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Special Education Certification

Job description

About the Organization Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

?? WE ARE HIRING: EDUCATORS (K-12)

Community Council Learning Academy is looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated educators to join our team for the upcoming School Year, September 2025.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

To enhance the teaching and learning environment, the following are essential for the role:

• Smaller Classroom Sizes - Ensuring a more manageable student-to-teacher ratio for effective instruction and individualized support.
• Minimum of Two Support Staff - Providing adequate assistance to teachers to support student learning and classroom management.
• Half-Day Wednesdays - Allowing time for professional development, lesson planning, and student support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Summer Pay - Ensuring financial stability for teachers during the summer months.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Offering competitive benefits to support teachers' well-being and job satisfaction.

Job Duties

• Successfully administer math and reading assessments for Individual Education Plan (IEP), ex. Keymath/Woodcock.
• Successfully documents student progress through grading system established by and in accordance with the School District of Philadelphia.
• Facilitates and participates in goal setting groups, social skills group, positive groups and required team meetings.
• Implements positive behavior support plans, behavior pathways and treatment interventions from the completed behavior sheets. Assists students with classroom assignments by using appropriate accommodations.
• Successfully works with the treatment teams to implement the Pre-Mack schedule. Communicate updates through progress reports or via telephone with families on a weekly basis.
• Ensure all assigned paperwork requirements are completed ongoing including Community Council assigned paperwork, School District of Philadelphia assigned paperwork (ex. IEP's, FBA's, ER's NORep's).
• Greet students daily upon arrival in the morning, via school bus or yard. Upon school dismissal, ensure all students have safely boarded school bus, or have safely left school premises.
• Attend all required school meetings, including back to school night, report card conferences and all other required meetings.
• Utilize appropriate progress monitoring tools. Successfully implement IEP, ER and FBA's. Utilize and administer grading system prescribed by the School District of Philadelphia.
• Successfully create, implement and submit age appropriate lesson plans that outlines expectations and illustrates how instruction will be defined.
• Schedule and facilitate appropriate field trips as needed. Ensure students receive direct instruction through exposure to grade appropriate curriculum.
• Actively participates in staff meetings. In accordance with Community Council and licensure requirements, attends in-service training to achieve, maintain and enhance professional competence. Interacts professionally with clients, co-workers, families and/or community members.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift

Pay: Must Have Active Teachers Certification $56,000-$65,000

Job Type: Full-time

Qualities you will bring:

• Teaching Certification
• Ability to develop and present engaging lesson plans
• Skills in effective communication with students & parents
• Passion for working with students to increase academic abilities.

Come join a team of educators who are making a difference of the lives of those in our community.

Position Requirements

PREREQUISITES & QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Education/Experience:

Bachelors degree in Education, or related field; Must have a minimum of six months Teaching, 1 year working with children with diagnosed behavior disorders preferred. Certified in Special Education

Location Community Council Learning Academy

Number of Openings 3

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Category Education

Salary/Sign-on bonus Salary: $56,000- $65,000 certified teacher

Created By Donna Mims

Number Filled 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Sharon Johnson

Open Date 10/29/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.