'26/'27 Special Education Teacher at Kids Care

About the role

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. You will provide appropriate accommodations to the set curriculum in support of the success and growth of scholars; identify the individual needs of students; create a supportive and effective learning environment; and ensure that our scholars have the resources they need to meet academic expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each scholar
• Perform a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health
• Identify students’ needs and develop related lesson and teaching plans
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensure each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities
• Develop and teach lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans
• Implement IEPs, provide ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually track progress, and make modifications as necessary
• Collaborate with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met, and plans are followed

Requirements

• A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
• Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
• Demonstrate organizational and technology skills to encourage scholar engagement

About the organization

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for high school graduates, along with the family members of current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to the network, sets it apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.

Kids Care Elementary (KCE) is a tuition-free public charter school committed to providing a top-notch education for scholars. It is a K-5 campus serving about 150 scholars. The professional and caring staff are dedicated to inspiring a love for learning in each child. KCE showcases an exceptional curriculum and incredible teachers, emphasizing a commitment to a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to individual needs. The vision is to cultivate a community of learners striving for academic, social, and emotional excellence through project-based learning. The mission is to be a model of educational excellence, empowering scholars to become independent, self-sufficient individuals. KCE actively engages parents and the community to create an environment that fosters the success and responsible contribution of scholars.

Pay

PLA School Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. Incentive and bonus opportunities are also available.

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