Special Education Teacher - Propel Northside

Propel Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for its Propel Northside School. The position is accountable for developing, modifying, providing, and assessing specialized instruction based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. The teacher will collaborate with administrators and staff to plan for and lead special education students to learning success.

Requirements

• Valid PA certification in Special Education PK-12, 9-12 or N-12, depending on instruction of grade level
• Experience working with the special education school age population preferred
• Knowledge of Special Education principles, laws, assessment practices etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
• Deep content area knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
• A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments
• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies

Benefits

• Competitive salary for teachers ($49,985-$100,460)
• Relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision plan options)
• Retirement plan (403(b)) with automatic 5% contribution and 4% match
• Paid leave (2 paid Wellness Days, 5 sick days, and 10 Personal Days)
• Tuition assistance (reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually)
• Wellness benefit (reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities)
• Professional development support (substantial school-based and network-wide professional development)
• Leadership and career development opportunities