Specialized Services Manager and Teacher

About the role

The YouthBuild Specialized Services Manager & Teacher is a full-time position supporting both the day and evening programming at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School. This role includes teaching responsibilities, case management, and mentorship for a small cohort of students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead case manager for Evening School students with IEPs and ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and charter authorizer requirements
• Oversee the development, coordination, and maintenance of Special Education service schedules to ensure students receive mandated instructional supports, accommodations, related services, and interventions in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Manage the scheduling, preparation, and facilitation of IEP meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, manifestation determination meetings, and other compliance-related student support meetings to ensure adherence to IDEA and state-mandated timelines
• Service as the primary coordinator for obtaining and implementing additional student support services, including related services (speech, occupational therapy, counseling, behavioral supports, transportation, assistive technology, and outside agency referrals) based on individual student needs
• Maintain accurate and confidential Special Education student records, ensuring all documentation is properly processed, updated, archived, and accessible for audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring visits
• Lead internal systems for tracking service delivery minutes, provider schedules, and student caseload coverage to ensure all mandated supports are delivered consistently and without interruption
• Collaborate with school leadership and instructional teams to align Special Education scheduling with academic programming, vocational instruction, intervention blocks, and resource room services
• Partner with the Day Program Special Education team to support shared students and maintain aligned practices
• Review and approve Special Education paperwork for quality, accuracy, and compliance, ensuring documentation reflects student needs, service delivery, accommodations, and legal requirements
• Develop systems and procedures for efficient Special Education workflow management, including document processing, meeting scheduling, service tracking, and compliance reporting
• Ensure transition planning, postsecondary supports, and outside agency coordination are completed for eligible students in accordance with graduation, career-readiness, and individualized transition goals

Requirements

• Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and reengagement
• Thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoying 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
• Possess a current PA teaching certificate in Special Education
• Three to five years’ experience teaching Special Education

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s Degree strongly preferred, with Certification

Skills

• Ability to write, review, and update IEPs, reevaluation reports, and progress notes
• Proficiency in conducting academic and social-emotional assessments (WIAT-III, Woodcock-Johnson, RADS-2)
• Experience in developing and delivering specialized instruction, including small-group and push-in support aligned to IEP goals
• Strong communication and mentoring skills
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to a flexible, highly collaborative school culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable
• Generous time off, school holidays and personal time
• 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
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Pay

$70,000 - $80,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable

Schedule

Full-time, overlapping both Day and Evening School, Hours of Operation: 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.