Special Education Teacher, Lower School
About the role
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) was founded to address the need for community access to exceptional, leadership-based education in the heart of southwest Philadelphia. SLA supports over 600 students in grades K-8 in single-sex classrooms, leveraging research from the world-renowned Gurian Institute around socio-emotional learning and differentiation between the sexes, fueling growth, leadership, and engagement for all students. Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms are supported by two educators from the SLA team. This translates to more individual student attention and increased opportunities for differentiated instruction.
We understand that a collaborative learning environment between teachers, parents, and school staff is crucial to setting up every child’s educational success.
Job Description
This role is for you if –
- Like SLA, you believe that EVERY child
- is a LEADER capable of academic achievement
- can positively impact and contribute to the school and community
- needs a positive and hopeful definition of reality in order to succeed
Qualifications
- Minimum:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- An appropriate Instructional I or Instructional II Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Temporary Teaching Certificate or valid out of state license for the given subject area for which you are teaching.
- A required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
- Preferred:
- A Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university either in education or in content areas (e.g. Math, Science)
- Two (2) years of urban teaching experience
Key Responsibilities
An SLA Teacher is charged with providing instruction to our students and is specifically responsible for, but not limited to:
- Implementing instruction according to the school’s educational goals and objectives by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students, including ELL and/or those who receive special education services.
- Instructing classes as assigned by leveraging school curriculum and texts and other support materials as needed.
- Providing timely and actionable feedback to students regarding their assignments and assessments.
- Developing and Implementing lesson and unit plans to support effective delivery of instruction.
- Encouraging students to set and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve.
- Maintaining a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Providing for continuous evaluation of student progress consistent with school established goals and policies.
- Maintaining student records and other pertinent data as determined by the school.
- Facilitating students’ progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction within the limits of the resources provided by the school.
- Actively participating in all professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings as needed.
- Collaborating with grade level and/or content peers to create a consistent learning experience for students.
Additional Information
Salary
- Competitive salary based on education and experience.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) Matching Plan
Employment Period
- Ten (10) Months, non-tenurable position
Additional Information
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.