Future Special Education Teacher Opportunities

Hebrew Public • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hebrew Public is building a talent pipeline for future Special Education Teacher opportunities at Philadelphia Hebrew Public (PHP) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This evergreen posting may not correspond to a current vacancy. Applications will be reviewed as staffing needs arise, and the Talent Team may contact candidates whose experience aligns with an available role.

Special Education roles vary according to student needs. Teachers may provide push-in or pull-out services, small-group instruction, or lead a classroom serving students with moderate support needs. Across settings, teachers provide highly individualized instruction, implement and monitor IEPs, track student progress, and collaborate with families, general education teachers, related-service providers, and school leaders. Teachers leading moderate-needs classrooms also guide paraprofessionals and ensure instructional, behavioral, and individualized supports are delivered consistently.

PHP is part of Hebrew Public, a secular, inclusive network of schools focused on academic excellence, racial and economic integration, and world language learning. PHP serves students from across Philadelphia and invests in educators through coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, certification support, and leadership opportunities. Eligible teachers may qualify after their first year for annual salary increases of 5% to 10% based on classroom impact. Hebrew language skills are not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Commitment to the potential of every student and to excellent teaching and education for all children.
• Commitment to urban education and closing opportunity and achievement gaps.
• 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.
• For moderate-needs classroom roles, comfort directing, coaching, and supporting paraprofessionals as part of a coordinated classroom team.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families while maintaining high expectations.
• Willingness to welcome feedback and demonstrate the OLAM values.

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 expectations, coordinating student supports, and providing ongoing guidance and feedback.
• Partner with general education teachers to adapt curriculum, instruction, accommodations, and classroom supports.
• Create a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while maintaining high expectations.
• 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 meaningful access to rigorous learning experiences.
• Participate in coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, and feedback.
• Model the 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.
• 5% employer retirement match with no vesting period.
• Paid time off and school holidays.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Mental-health and employee-assistance resources.
• Professional development and certification partnerships.
• Additional stipends, performance-based compensation, and global travel opportunities.
• Coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, certification support, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.
• Eligible teachers may qualify after their first year for annual salary increases of 5% to 10% based on classroom impact.

What This Job Offers

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