26/27 Special Education Teacher ($5,000 Annual Bonus for Certified Staff)

The Opportunity: PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Special Education Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

Requirements

• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each scholar
• Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services
• Identifies students’ needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans
• Develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary
• Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met and plans are followed

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities