High School Spanish Teacher
Specialized Education Services, Inc. · Philadelphia, PA · 1 wk ago
Education$50k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
- Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
- Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
- Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
- Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; valid teaching certification preferred.
- Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
- Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
- Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
- Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
- Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
- Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.
Skills
- Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models.
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) framework.
Benefits
- Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
- An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
Pay
Starting from USD $50,000.00/Yr.