Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) - Special Education Teacher

About the role

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition‑free public charter high school serving young people ages 17–20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. The program supports students in earning a high school diploma while gaining career exposure, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways. YouthBuild operates within a restorative, community‑centered culture grounded in respect, excellence, and perseverance. The Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) is a new program designed for students who work during the day and need a flexible pathway to earn their diploma and build a career path. The YouthBuild Evening School Special Education Teacher is caring, persistent, and devoted to student development. This educator ensures students with disabilities receive high‑quality instruction, services, and supports aligned with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), provides direct instruction, case management, and collaboration with general education teachers, partners with the Day Program Special Education team for alignment and continuity, and includes case management and mentorship for a small cohort of students, with possible training, onboarding, and planning prior to the school year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case manager for Evening School students with IEPs and ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and charter authorizer requirements
• Write, review, and update IEPs, reevaluation reports, and progress notes; schedule and facilitate IEP meetings; collect student, family, and staff input for reevaluations and transition planning
• Track service minutes, maintain compliance documentation, and manage special education student files in both digital and hard copy formats
• Revise IEP goals and objectives throughout the year to support student progress and achievement
• Partner with the Day Program Special Education team to support shared students and maintain aligned practices
• Collaborate with academic and workforce‑development teachers to ensure accommodations and modifications are consistently implemented
• Develop and deliver specialized instruction, including small‑group and push‑in support aligned to IEP goals
• Conduct academic and social‑emotional assessments for reevaluations (WIAT‑III, Woodcock‑Johnson, RADS‑2)
• Facilitate a section of seminar or structured support time focused on postsecondary readiness
• Work with Student Advisors and Counseling teams to support student success
• Track student progress, provide actionable feedback, and communicate progress through PowerSchool
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a flexible, highly collaborative school culture
• Provide mentorship to a cohort of 4–5 students, offering consistent academic and personal support to help them stay on track toward meeting graduation requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Evening School Principal

Qualifications

• Current PA teaching certificate in Special Education
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (required); Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• Three to five years’ experience teaching Special Education
• Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and belief in second chances and re‑engagement
• Thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments and enjoys building systems from the ground up
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑driven
• Collaborative and relationship‑centered
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross‑functional projects
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative

Pay

Competitive hourly rate: $50.00 per hour

Schedule

Part‑time evening schedule: instructional hours typically 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, with occasional additional time for planning, professional development, and student events.

Benefits

• Option to enroll in our 401(k) savings plan
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement
• Generous time off
• Other part‑time employee hiring options and benefits discussed during the hiring process