Future Special Education Teacher Opportunities

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

25d • $55,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public is seeking skilled, student-centered educators for future Special Education Teacher opportunities within its network of schools. This is an evergreen posting to build a talent pipeline for potential future vacancies. Hebrew Public operates schools that aim to develop global citizens who are strong problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners. The Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP) specifically serves students from diverse backgrounds, focusing on rigorous academics, strong relationships, and a globally minded education. PHP invests in its educators by providing coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, certification support, and leadership opportunities. Compensation is based on teacher skill, growth, and classroom impact, with potential for significant annual salary increases. The organization welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Requirements

• Belief in the limitless potential of every student and that all children deserve excellent teachers and an outstanding education.
• Commitment to urban education and closing opportunity and achievement gaps.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Belief that students with disabilities deserve rigorous, individualized, and inclusive learning experiences.
• Understanding of differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to design and deliver highly individualized instruction responsive to a wide range of student needs.
• Ability to use assessment and progress-monitoring data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Ability to develop and implement meaningful, measurable IEP goals.
• Comfort directing, coaching, and supporting paraprofessionals as part of a coordinated classroom team (if leading a moderate-needs classroom).
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families while maintaining high expectations.
• Willingness to welcome feedback and demonstrate the OLAM values in work.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania teacher certification in an applicable middle-level or subject area, or active progress toward certification.
• Experience working with middle school students in urban school communities.
• Familiarity with high-quality, standards-aligned instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly individualized, standards-aligned instruction based on each student’s strengths, needs, and IEP goals.
• Provide push-in, pull-out, small-group, and/or specialized classroom instruction depending on the role.
• Lead a classroom serving students with moderate support needs, when applicable.
• Develop, implement, and monitor high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Use assessment and progress-monitoring data to adjust instruction and accelerate student growth.
• For moderate-needs classroom roles, lead and support paraprofessionals by setting clear expectations, coordinating student supports, and providing ongoing guidance and feedback.
• Partner with general education teachers to adapt curriculum, instruction, accommodations, and classroom supports.
• Maintain high expectations while creating a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Support students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional development.
• Collaborate with families, related-service providers, teachers, and school leaders.
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet special education timelines and compliance requirements.
• Advocate for students and ensure they have meaningful access to rigorous learning experiences.
• Participate in coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and feedback.
• Model OLAM values: outstanding problem-solving, lifelong learning, aware communication, and making a difference.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage with 85% of premiums covered by the employer
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• A 5% employer retirement match with no vesting period
• Paid time off, school holidays, and 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental-health and employee-assistance resources
• Professional development and certification partnerships
• Additional stipends, performance-based compensation, and global travel opportunities

What This Job Offers

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