Special Education Teacher
Philadelphia
Job Description Job Description SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Full-time (10-months)
Comprehensive benefits package at no additional cost to the employees
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School is an inner city Arts and Technology K-5 Elementary School. We are a family oriented environment with family and community involvement being an integral part of our mission to enrich the lives of our students.
JOB SUMMARY
West Philadelphia Achievement Charter is seeking a high energy, innovative educator to join our professional community. He/She will be responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate learning disabilities. He/She will modify existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g. math, writing) to meet each student's learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. He/She will also discuss with Special Education Coordinator, support staff and parents important matters that might impede students' progress.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans
Adapt learning materials to students' needs
Keep track of and reflect on students' progress
Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
Find engaging activities to teach skills
Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
Prepare students for transition to the next grade
Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems
JOB REQUIREMENTS
3 + years teaching experience
Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from an accredited college or university
Must have experience writing and monitoring I.E.P.s. and be familiar with IDEA regulations
Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, PA State, & Child Abuse).
Valid PA Special Education certification