2026-2027 Elementary Special Education Teacher (Grades K-5)

Job Summary

This Special Education Teacher position is accountable to collaborate with administrators and staff in planning for and leading special education students to learning success. This position will be accountable for developing, modifying, providing and assessing specialized instruction based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit, lesson and co-teaching structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
• Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
• Achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.
• Maximize academic access, expectations and learning.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be able to walk around the classroom at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other technology in the classroom to support instruction.
• Must be able to communicate accurately with various internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Must be able to assist students in daily personal tasks when deemed age and/or developmentally appropriate.

Essential Mindsets

• Own It. Hold high expectations for yourself and your scholars.
• Walk Through the Door. Show up on time with a positive mindset and never give up on what’s possible for your scholars.
• Look in the Mirror. Value feedback and work to continuously improve for your scholars.
• Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. Be culturally competent, courteous, engaged and empathetic.
• Do Your Part. Make connections with your scholars, families, colleagues and the community and realize that education is a team effort.

Professional Development

• At Propel, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion.
• All teachers receive 11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.
• We offer Leadership & Career Development opportunities, including Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk around the classroom at least 75% of the time while engaging with scholars.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other technology in the classroom to support instruction.
• Must be able to communicate accurately with various internal and external stakeholders regarding curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Must be able to assist students in daily personal tasks when deemed age and/or developmentally appropriate.