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West Oak Lane Charter School·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Special Education Teacher
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The teacher will design and implement small group instruction based on IEP goals while teaching core academic subjects. They are also responsible for monitoring student progress, managing behavior support plans, and collaborating with related service providers and content teams.
EXCEPTIONALLY COMPETITIVE BONUS for those with required PA special education certification up to $10,000
West Oak Lane Charter School is looking for Pennsylvania certified Special Education teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Special Education Self-Contained Teacher Design and implement small group instruction derived from student's IEP goals Teach all academic subjects (Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies) Implement positive behavior support plan Monitor IEP goal progress through progress monitoring Collaborate with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT, etc.) to ensure students are receiving services Effectively use data to drive IEP data and instruction Collaborate with content teams (Reading and Math Department) for support, curriculum and to ensure appropriate and effective implementation Knowledge of Pennsylvania academic content standards Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum design and delivery, teaching and learning for individuals and groups Skill in selecting and using appropriate instructional methods and materials when teaching new subjects Ability to monitor and assess students’ performance to identify areas for improvements and to remediate when appropriate. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, administrators and other members of the school. Pennsylvania Certification K-8, Special Education (Instructional I or II) Bachelor’s and or Master’s degree in Education preferred Company paid medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits. 7.5 % retirement match Culture of family, support and collaboration GENEROUS signing bonus for appropriate certification up to $10,000 Tuition assistance
Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania Special Education certification (K-8). A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education is preferred.
Market context
Special education teachers are consistently needed in Pennsylvania schools, especially for candidates who can support students with behavioral health challenges in classroom settings. These roles are competitive because they require both the proper PA certification and the ability to manage individualized instruction, behavior support, and collaboration with school teams. Review the school’s caseload and support model closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.