Special Education Teachers

Wissahickon Charter School•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wissahickon Charter School is looking for a Special Education teacher for our Awbury campus. Special Education teachers are responsible for ensuring that students progress academically and socially in the classroom, as measured by achievement on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. They must be committed to improving the knowledge and skills of students with disabilities and must be relentless in their efforts to address the wide range of learning styles, needs and interests of students. The ideal candidate will have special education teaching experience in an inclusive, urban school and will thrive in a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
Current or pending PA Special Education teacher certification required
Experience working with students with various disabilities in an inclusive setting
Teaching experience in an urban setting
Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities
Instructional and classroom management skills, with a record of increasing academic and behavioral growth for students with special needs
Skilled at collaborating with teachers, and a collaborative work style including maturity, humility, and a sense of humor
Flexible and able to adjust priorities and strategies in order to meet the changing needs of the team and of students
High level of personal organization, planning, and follow-through and comfort with autonomy
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with students, families, supervisors and colleagues
Knowledge of Pennsylvania and Common Core Standards
Receptiveness to feedback, positive attitude, and a desire to continuously improve
Belief in Wissahickon Charter Schools' mission and environmental education model, and the belief that all children can learn and succeed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity/experience with Responsive Classroom approach a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement IEP's that translate into measurable success for students for a caseload of up to 20 students
Provide the legally required amount of minutes of instruction to students on caseload per their IEP's
Establish and maintain a learning environment that excites, invests, and motivates students to achieve academic and behavioral expectations
Design and facilitate modified, differentiated unit and lesson plans in the classroom that are aligned with WCS' curriculum
Support general education teachers' work to include students with special needs
Implement remedial education as needed
Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education, grade teams, teaching assistants, and other staff to support student growth
Consistently implement WCS' student management practices within the classroom and throughout school
Mentor and coach students on self-regulation and organizational skills
Establish and maintain relationships with families through regular communication, updates and opportunities for involvement
Track student performance and use data to drive instruction and behavior interventions
Exemplify WCS' CARES (Collaboration, Academic excellence, Responsibility, Empathy and Self-reflection) values in all interactions with students, families and colleagues
Seek out and be receptive to feedback with the goal of improving instructional and culture-building skills
Participate in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
Assume other duties as assigned by the administrative team