Middle School SPED Teacher $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Specialized Education Services • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to overcome challenges in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The organization partners with more than 600 school districts nationwide and serves over 7,000 students.

The teacher provides academic, social, and emotional services to students who need additional support. The role uses SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum; conducts assessments; uses data to develop and implement instructional plans; and collaborates with school teams and families to support student outcomes. The position includes working with diverse students, providing individualized attention, applying behavioral supports, tracking progress, and participating in school activities, meetings, and training. The posted annual salary range is $50,000–$70,000. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is indicated in the job title.

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.
• Fine motor skills for 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 in physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Nice To Haves

• Valid teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture students’ confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet student 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 the safety of students and team members.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop 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.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credentialing support.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Professional and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

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