26-27 SY Teacher, Full-time Special Education Autistic Support

School District of Philadelphia

About The Position

A teacher in the School District of Philadelphia plans and teaches assigned subject areas in accordance with course scope and sequence, provides instruction in planned courses, and uses real-life applications and simulations to help students analyze and interpret material. The teacher uses tools, materials, processes, and technology—including relevant software—in lesson development and instruction, and uses formal and informal classroom and district assessments. This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT)-represented position. Salary currently ranges from $56,796 to $98,293, depending on education level and years of experience. The salary in an offer letter is a quote and is contingent on verification of educational credentials and prior employment experience; this is non-negotiable. Verification may begin at any stage of the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate for the respective grade level, with endorsements in the respective subject area, or meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued.
Demonstrated knowledge of grade-level education principles, practices, and methods; subject-specific expertise; educational content, materials, methodologies, and practices; critical thinking and problem-solving techniques; child growth and development; state standards and performance levels; technological innovations and relevant software; and authentic performance assessment principles.
Ability to assess students’ needs and learning styles and design appropriate differentiated instruction.
Ability to use simulations and technological innovations in the classroom as instructional strategies.
Ability to facilitate inquiry-based learning and whole-class, small-group, and individual instruction based on student needs.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, support staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

Assess students’ skill levels and align classroom goals and activities with established state and local standards.
Provide instruction in the respective subject area(s).
Emphasize real-life applications and simulations in instruction.
Teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving.
Provide technical expertise in the use of tools, materials, processes, and technology applications, including relevant software.
Provide learning experiences in which students demonstrate comprehension and use technological resources to develop solutions to problems.
Encourage students to use learned skills as tools for inquiry-based learning.
Create a classroom environment where students can access subject-related materials that address their needs and interests.
Collaborate with staff within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.
Keep abreast of developments and improvements in education that affect the instructional program.
Attend faculty meetings to discuss school problems and teaching methods.
Maintain classroom discipline.
Maintain attendance, grade, and other required records.