K-8 Special Education Teacher

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

10h • $55,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public is seeking a skilled, collaborative, and student-centered Special Education Teacher to provide traditional push-in and pull-out support for elementary students with IEPs. This teacher will deliver targeted instruction, support students in accessing grade-level content, manage a caseload, and collaborate closely with general education teachers, families, service providers, and school leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong instructional skills, a deep understanding of specially designed instruction, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students while maintaining strong systems for compliance, progress monitoring, and communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education or actively working toward certification.
• Strong understanding of IEP implementation, accommodations, progress monitoring, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to deliver small-group, targeted, and differentiated instruction
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, service providers, and families to support student success
• Ability to use student data to adjust instruction, monitor progress, and accelerate growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in and pull-out instructional support for students with IEPs in reading, writing, mathematics, and other content areas as needed
• Deliver specially designed instruction aligned to student IEP goals, accommodations, and grade-level standards
• Support students in accessing rigorous classroom instruction through differentiation, scaffolding, and targeted intervention
• Use small-group and individualized instruction to address student needs and accelerate growth
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive classroom practices and student success
• Help students build independence, confidence, academic skills, and self-advocacy
• Manage a student caseload, ensuring IEP goals, services, accommodations, and supports are implemented with fidelity
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals aligned to student needs and progress data
• Collect and analyze student data to adjust instruction and track progress toward goals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to student performance, services, progress monitoring, and compliance
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute meaningfully to goal-setting, progress discussions, and family communication
• Partner with general education teachers to plan accommodations, modifications, interventions, and instructional supports
• Consult with school personnel, specialists, and service providers to coordinate services for students
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to review student data and align supports across classrooms
• Support co-teaching or in-class support models as needed
• Build strong, proactive relationships with students and families
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, strengths, needs, and supports
• Partner with families to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth
• Maintain strong organizational systems and meet professional deadlines and expectations
• Participate in intellectual preparation, coaching cycles, classroom observations, and feedback conversations
• Engage in ongoing professional development and actively seek feedback to improve practice
• Align your work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums
• Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
• Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development
• University partnerships for certification.
• Opportunities for global travel experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level