Special Education Teacher - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Only for registered members Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

9 hours ago

$50,000 - $90,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Position title: · Special Education Teacher · Reports to: · Director of Specialized Services · Employment category: · Full-time/10-Month/Salaried · FLSA status: · Exempt · POSITION SUMMARY · The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supporting the Special Education Departm ...

Job description

Position title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Director of Specialized Services

Employment category:

Full-time/10-Month/Salaried

FLSA status:

Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for supporting the Special Education Department in maintaining a compliant and high-quality special education program. Regular and predictable attendance are essential functions of this position.

SCHEDULE: 7:15 AM to 3:00 PM
Certification in Special Education
Elementary, Middle and High School positions avalaible
Caseloads below 20 students
Responsible for IEP writing and progress monitoring
Excellent benefit package

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Ensuring that assigned students meet academic success in their classrooms as measured by achievement on IEP goals, student grades, and standardized tests
Creating, reviewing, modifying, and revising student IEP's
Ensuring that assigned special education students are receiving all required special education services according to their IEP or 504 plans
Setting up and attending student IEP meetings as required
Maintaining special education student files to meet compliance requirements
Meeting with general education teachers regarding implementation of accommodations in regular education courses, as needed
Providing daily engaging instruction to assigned students in large group settings, small group settings, and one-on-one, using a multitude of instructional strategies
Reviewing and analyzing student data on a daily basis to inform instruction and planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes
Taking responsibility for student progress, constantly working to respond to students' learning needs
Preparing and submitting lesson plans on a weekly basis
Maintaining a positive and respectful culture in the classroom
Communicating and upholding school rules, values and expectations in a clear and consistent manner, in and out of the classroom
Communicating with parents and students and responding to issues on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, and in-person, as needed
Grading assessments, recording grades, and providing progress report comments
Working collaboratively with the principal and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data
Attending professional development activities
Attending or sponsoring at least two school events throughout the year in order to ensure adequate staff attendance at weekend and evening functions
Ensuring regular and predictable attendance on a daily basis
Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Current PA Special Education K-12 Certification
Additional PA teaching certifications preferred
Commitment to urban education and a belief that all students should be held to high academic standards
Unwavering commitment to improving the knowledge, skills, and lives of students with disabilities
Strong knowledge of special education law and compliance
Highly skilled at differentiating instruction in order to meet the needs of special education students
Ability to deliver engaging lessons
Experience in using data to drive instruction and inform decision making
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, teamwork and leadership skills
High physical and emotional energy
Strong technology skills
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to "wear many hats"
Excellent communication skills
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working conditions of a Special Education Teacher include:

Very high levels of social interaction, with daily and consistent work with children, parents, and other teachers.
Communicating with people face-to-face on a daily basis, as well as communication through phone, e-mail, letters, and memos.
Responsibility for the health and safety of the children in their school.
Working as part of a team of educators.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Special Education Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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