Special Education Resource Room Teacher (2024-2025) - Hebrew Public

Special Education Resource Room Teacher

2024-2025 School Year

Location: 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: Summer 2024

Compensation: Salary Increases available for PA Special Education Teaching Certification and hard-to-staff Special Education positions

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: www.philadelphiahebrewpublic.org 

About the Organization:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global CitizensHebrew Public is a national network of diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Our schools maintain a focus on global citizenship which leads to our students becoming empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world's problems. Hebrew Public schools offer partial immersion programs in Modern Hebrew with an accompanying focus on the study of Israel.

Hebrew Public's network currently has thirteen schools (eight elementary and five middle schools) in four states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 3,800 students. In NYC, we serve as the Charter Management Organization for schools in Brooklyn, Harlem, Staten Island and Philadelphia.

The network's first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 students in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The school will expand to 6th grade in 2024-25 and will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year. PHP provides students with a sophisticated core curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, Modern Hebrew, the sciences, social studies, art, and physical education.

About the Position: 

This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its sixth year. Join a remarkable community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Special Education Resource Room Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Job Responsibilities and Characteristics:

• Provide instructional services to students with IEPs in the areas of reading, mathematics, and writing;
• Provide support with life skills and autistic support;
• Deliver prescribed instructional delivery methods as determined by the student's IEP; 
• Consult with school personnel to coordinate efforts in providing services to students; 
• Communicate and conference with parents providing information on student progress;
• Manage and support an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning; 
• Work closely with peers and administration to develop multifaceted curriculum that integrate multiple subjects and approaches to meet the individual needs of students; 
• Work closely with the classroom paraprofessional and student 1:1s to deliver instruction;
• Lead classroom differentiation through curricular modifications, instructional techniques, parallel instruction, and integrated classroom strategies; 
• Assess and develop goals for the IEP process; 
• Implement IEP goals and strategies into an integrated classroom; 
• Maintain an awareness of school's strategic initiatives and incorporate them into your work; 
• Regularly and accurately report student progress and maintain accurate and up to date records related to student achievement, performance, and IEP goals; 
• Review data daily and amend your approach accordingly; 
• Take an active role in your professional development by identifying and creating opportunities to expand your skills to meet the demands of individual student needs; 
• Attend IEP meetings and parent conferences; 
• Develop strong relationships with parents and students to create investment in school culture and academics; 
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and collaborating effectively with co-teachers and colleagues; 
• Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback and a continuous desire to improve; and
• Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges.
• A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred 
• Hold PA Instructional I PK-4 and SPED certification or working towards certifications
• Autism experience preferred
• Experience working with and directing multiple paraprofessionals
• Experience in self-contained classroom settings preferred
• Early elementary experience preferred (K-2) 
• Experience or skills relating to life skills or functional task instruction preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Legally authorized to work in the USA 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience.  Starting salaries range from $50,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.