Special Education Teacher

1 day ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Wissahickon Charter School Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Special Education Teacher to join our team at Wissahickon Charter School. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that students with special needs progress academically and socially in the classroom, as measured by achievement on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement IEPs: Create and implement Individualized Education Programs that translate into measurable success for students.
  • Establish a Supportive Learning Environment: Develop and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectations.
  • Design and Facilitate Modified Lesson Plans: Design and facilitate modified, differentiated unit and lesson plans that are aligned with WCS' curriculum.
  • Support General Education Teachers: Collaborate with general education teachers to include students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Implement Remedial Education: Provide remedial education as needed to support student growth.
  • Collaborate with the Learning Support Team: Work collaboratively with the Director of Learning Support, grade teams, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growth.
  • Implement WCS' Student Management Practices: Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Mentor and Coach Students: Mentor and coach students on self-regulation and organizational skills.
  • Establish Relationships with Families: Establish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates, and opportunities for involvement.
  • Monitor Student Progress: Monitor student progress and use data to drive instruction and behavior interventions.
  • Exemplify WCS' CARES Values: Exemplify WCS' CARES values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Seek Feedback and Improve: Seek out and be receptive to feedback with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skills.
  • Participate in Professional Development: Participate in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree Required: A Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • PA Special Education Teacher Certification: Current PA Special Education teacher certification is required.
  • Experience Working with Students with Disabilities: Experience working with students with various disabilities in an inclusive setting is required.
  • Strong Instructional and Classroom Management Skills: Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities and solid technology skills are required.
  • Collaboration and Communication Skills: Skilled at collaborating with others and possessing strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Flexibility and Autonomy: Flexible and able to adjust priorities and strategies in order to meet the changing needs of the team and of students, with a high level of personal organization, planning, and follow-through.
  • Knowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards: Knowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards is required.
  • Familiarity with Responsive Classroom Approach: Familiarity with the Responsive Classroom approach is a plus.
  • Commitment to WCS' Mission: A commitment to honest and open dialogue about race, equity, and bias in our school systems and relationships, and a belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and the belief that all children can learn and succeed.


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