Teacher Special Education Teacher
Job Description
Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Independence Charter School – Center City (ICS- CC) is a K-8 Philadelphia citywide admission charter focused on academic excellence, second language acquisition and developing global citizens. ICS is now recruiting culturally proficient educators to join the 2024-2025 staff. This is a full-time teaching position. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Special Education.
JOB SUMMARY: To plan, organize and implement a culturally responsive instructional program in a special education learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Works with students individually or in small groups on a daily basis focusing on specific skills.
- Responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring, and implementation of student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Develops/adapts lessons and assessment to enhance the affective and cognitive development of students.
- Provides information, support, and communication with parents and families.
- Consistently monitors progress on IEP goals and communicates weekly with teachers and supervisor regarding all pull-out sessions.
- Co-teach with math and English teachers.
- Participates in ongoing professional development designed to improve student achievement.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate, updated and complete records of students’ progress and development as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Participate in department, school and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited college or university.
- Pennsylvania State Special Education Certification – K-8 or N12 REQUIRED
- Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and skill in encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to feel a sense of belonging and in creating a safe space where they feel respected, heard, and challenged.
- Demonstrated understanding, appreciation and compassion for students who learn differently
- Commitment to ICS values of equity, courage, community, and growth
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Salary range is $46,500 to $62,492
