PA Certified_Special Education Teacher - High School_26-27

American Paradigm Schools•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacony Academy Charter High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position is within the Special Education Department and reports to the Special Education Director. The role involves developing and providing specialized instruction for students with disabilities, progress monitoring, assessing student progress, serving as an IEP Case Manager, and co-teaching with general education teachers. American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence, celebrating community uniqueness, and providing a world-class education. The school implements the Caring School Community Model, focusing on building positive relationships and developing students' social and emotional learning skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - Required
PA Teaching Certification PK-12 Special Education - Required
Time Management
Education and training
Social Perceptiveness
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Written Expression/Comprehension
Compliance
Collaboration
Flexibility
Organization
Data analysis
Writing
Technology Skills
SIS Special Education Data Management Systems
Google Suites/Microsoft Office
Basic office equipment
Video Conferencing
Restraining students (training required)

Nice To Haves

Co-teaches with the general education teacher.
Partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model.
All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.

Responsibilities

Provides Scientific Research-Based Instruction to students with special needs in a small group setting while using data driven instruction.
Provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
Progress monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
Case manages assigned students and follows State mandated procedures (Producing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP draft, NoRep, etc.) while holding annual IEP meetings and other meetings if deemed necessary.
Communicate with parents and IEP team daily, weekly, and monthly while providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
Document any/all communication with families in SIS.
Attending professional developments relevant to the grade level.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with students and families.
Demonstrate active participation in Caring School Community (CSC).
Adherence to compliance dates, assignments (individual or departmental), and due dates.
Active participation in CSC, PBIS, and all other school wide initiatives.