Middle School Teacher $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support 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 Middle School Teacher provides academic, social, and emotional services to students who need additional support, using SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. The teacher conducts assessments, uses data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborates with school teams and families to support student outcomes. The position involves working with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The teacher provides individualized instruction, maintains lesson plans and student records, supports student behavior and safety, and participates in daily school functions, meetings, conferences, and training. The posted salary range is USD $50,000 to $70,000 per year. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is noted 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, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to eight hours daily.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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 when necessary to maintain student and team-member safety.
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.
Work with students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.