Special Education Teacher - Focused Staffing Group

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Fluency in Spanish and English preferred
Special Education K-12 PA certification
Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
Ability to reliably commute to the building.
Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks

Provides direct and indirect instruction as needed individually, in small or whole groups in all curricular areas utilizing the approved curriculum map virtually.
Manage identified students on caseload; provide interventions and progress monitoring
Assist regular education teachers in the development of accommodations and modifications to the curriculum.
Provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance and behavior
Attend meetings and professional development sessions to stay current on best practices in special education
Plan to address short and long-term individual needs of students.
Evaluate student progress.
Provide an inviting, innovative, and engaging learning environment.
Develop digital curriculum for foundation-level courses in math and English language arts for middle and high school levels.
Effectively consult and communicate with teachers, parents, and others to facilitate the IEP process.
Manage a caseload, including writing/revising IEP and following a workflow to ensure compliance.
Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences

SKILLS:

Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals
Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
A belief that all students should be held to high standards
A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom
Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
To occasionally stand for extended periods.
Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
Ability to come onsite for all required days - 30 days per school year.

Source : Focused Staffing Group