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Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary

$10,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Special Education Resource Teacher is responsible for developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluating students to identify needs, and coordinating services to ensure efficient instruction. This role also involves teaching students to ensure progress towards their goals and collaborating with staff, parents, and agencies for appropriate service delivery.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree, with a Master's preferred, and hold the required Pennsylvania Certification in Special Education. Essential knowledge includes K-8 core curriculum, various assessment tools, and methods for implementing integrated instructional programs.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificateAssessment ToolsService CoordinationIntervention StrategiesCurriculum ModificationMathematics InstructionEnglish Language Arts InstructionDelivery Methods KnowledgeDevelops Educational Plans (IEPs)Evaluates StudentsCoordinates ServicesTeaches/Instructs StudentsConsults/CollaboratesSchedules ServicesK-8 Core Curriculum KnowledgeIntegrated Instructional Program ImplementationWriting Effective Goals

Job description

  • West Oak Lane Charter School is looking for a Special Education Resource teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Generous $$$$$ signing bonus up to 10K with appropriate certification.
  • Do you believe you can inspire and change lives?
  • West Oak Lane Charter School has been providing students and teachers with a high-quality learning environment for 25 years.
  • Our administration promotes innovation and works collaboratively with teachers and parents to ensure that our students are engaged and that they are receiving a quality educational experience If you are looking to join a team of talented, passionate and inspiring educators, Don’t miss your opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
  • Join the West Oak Lane Charter School team.
  • Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develops educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students Evaluates students for the purpose of identifying student needs Coordinates services to students for the purpose of ensuring efficient instructions and an effective cohesive program Teaches/instructs students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process Schedules services for students for the purpose of providing efficient and effective services for students Knowledge and skill to provide instruction in the areas of English language Arts, and Mathematics Knowledge of: K-8 core curriculum content A variety of appropriate assessment tools to identify students with special needs How to implement an integrated instructional program How to write effective, meaningful student goals and objectives Appropriate options of delivery methods and services How to coordinate services with the regular education classroom and program Appropriate modifications and/or accommodations and interventions of classroom curriculum Ability to: Coordinate service with the regular education teacher and work with core curriculum Administer a variety of assessments Plan for effective, meaningful integration of student instruction Implement curriculum that addresses student goals and objectives Deliver methods and services to match specific student needs Work with regular teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support Develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies Work with staff using effective communication techniques Skills to: Work with core curriculum and know where and how to access core curriculum content material Interpret and evaluate assessment results Coordinate curricular areas to help establish an integrated program for each student Conduct on-going evaluation of student goals and objectives
  • Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed Work on a daily basis with teachers to develop and maintain teaming/communication Support classroom modifications and intervention strategies
  • Translate all necessary documentation in an understandable format on Special Education forms and files Use effective and appropriate communication techniques with students, parents, staff, agencies and community members Work with students with exceptional needs Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred PA Certification in Special Education required 10K signing bonus with appropriate certification Family culture Fully paid medical, dental, and life insurance or buyout available 7.5% retirement match Tuition assistance

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Fully Paid Medical Insurance
  • Fully Paid Dental Insurance
  • Family Culture
  • Buyout Available
  • 7.5% Retirement Match