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About the Role

PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to classrooms to support an improved learning experience for scholars. 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, ensuring appropriate accommodations to the set curriculum to support scholar success and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods suitable for each scholar
• Perform assessments and observations to determine areas where students may need extra or modified educational services, including 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 their abilities
• Develop and teach engaging lessons for small groups and individual students while meeting IEP and 504 plan specifications
• Implement IEPs, provide ongoing or follow-up assessments, 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
• Use data to drive instruction and track scholar progress

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 enrollment in a credentialing program
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
• Demonstrated organizational and technology skills to encourage scholar engagement

About the Network

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing resources not found in the traditional education model. PLA serves as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launches charter school start-ups. The network also offers:

• A research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage)
• A Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage)
• A workforce development program (Skilled US) providing expanded opportunities for high school graduates and their families

These programs provide unique career advancement and expanded income opportunities for staff.

About the Campus

Kids Care Elementary (KCE) is a tuition-free public charter school serving about 150 scholars in grades K-5. The campus is committed to providing a top-notch education through a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to individual needs. Key aspects of KCE include:

• Exceptional curriculum and dedicated teachers
• Vision to cultivate a community of learners striving for academic, social, and emotional excellence through project-based learning
• Mission to empower scholars to become independent, self-sufficient individuals
• Active engagement with parents and the community to foster success and responsible contribution

Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with the market
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching, and mentoring
• Incentive and bonus opportunities