Middle School Digital Literacy Teacher

Specialized Education Services • Philadelphia, PA

5d

About The Position

The Middle School Digital Literacy Teacher provides academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support. The teacher uses SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curriculum; conducts appropriate assessments; uses data to develop and implement instructional plans; and collaborates with school teams and families to support student outcomes. The role includes teaching students from diverse backgrounds, providing individualized attention, supporting student growth, and participating in school functions and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.
• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet students’ needs.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain student and team-member safety.
• Track and record student growth and progress toward goals, and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties, as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time