The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing direct and indirect instructional support to students, employing various educational strategies to enhance learning. They will also modify the general education curriculum and develop individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred, and hold a Pennsylvania Special Education Teacher Certification. Experience working with special education populations in urban settings is required, along with documented experience using data-driven instruction.
The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests
Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system
Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students
Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students
Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings
Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms
Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions
Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate
Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports
Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities
Perform related work as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred
Pennsylvania Intern, Level I or II Special Education Teacher Certification required
Experience working with special education population in an urban classroom setting
Documented experience using data-driven instruct
This position is a Hard to Fill Position
Note
Hard to fill positions will be placed on the scale based on years of experience with a $ 5,000.00 bonus paid out in 2 payments. If hired between August & December - 1st payment received 90 days after hired. 2nd payment received on the last PayScale of the school year. If hired between January & June, - 1st payment received 90 days after hired. 2nd payment received during the following school year.
The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.
Market context
Classroom teacher roles remain competitive in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
