Special Education Teacher - **Immediate Hire**

About the Role

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. The Special Education Teacher is caring, persistent, and devoted to student development, creating a strength-based approach to help students improve individual qualities and succeed in academics and workforce development. This role offers unconditional support for students with identified needs, assists general education teachers in accommodating curriculum, and serves as a mentor to 4-5 students.

Who You Are

• Invested in core values of Respect, Excellence, and Perseverance
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree strongly preferred
• Three to five years' experience teaching Special Education
• A current PA teaching certificate in Special Education

Responsibilities

• Write special education documents, conduct IEP meetings, and monitor student progress for the assigned caseload of students for progress notes each session
• Create and maintain Special Education student files, both digitally and in hard copy
• Revise IEP goals and objectives for students throughout the year to maximize student achievement
• Collaborate with academic and workforce-development teachers to develop and deliver specialized instruction (including collaborative planning and push-in instruction) designed to help students achieve personal learning goals
• Develop and implement small group lessons and instruction aligned to IEP goals
• Conduct academic-achievement assessments using WIAT-III (selected subtests) and Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, 3rd edition (Reading and Math Fluency subtests) for re-evaluations of students on an assigned caseload
• Obtain student interest and emotional regulation data via student interest survey and RADS-2 for re-evaluations of students on an assigned caseload
• Facilitate student, teacher, and family input surveys for IEP meetings, reevaluations, and transition planning
• Facilitate one section of Senior Seminar daily, guiding students through research projects, presentations, and discussions to support academic and post-secondary readiness
• Work with Student Advisors and Counseling teams to ensure student success
• Track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback, and communicate student progress through PowerSchool
• Work in interdepartmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through the program
• Participate in a highly collaborative, fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility
• 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 Director of Specialized Services

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Pay

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary between $60,000-$68,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications. During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss the employee total rewards package and additional benefits.