Middle School Special Education Teacher

Location: PHP (3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA)

Start Date: Summer 2024

Compensation: Salary Increases available for PA Special Education Teaching Certification and hard-to-staff Special Education positions

Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: www.philadelphiahebrewpublic.org

About the Organization:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens.

Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Our focus on global citizenship is embodied by three core elements:

• The building of relationships across difference, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
• The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
• Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for “world”). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world’s problems. The network’s first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 students in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The school will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year.

About the Position:

This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its sixth year.  Join a remarkable community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional services to students with IEPs in the areas of reading, mathematics, and writing;
• Deliver prescribed instructional delivery methods as determined by the student’s IEP;
• Consult with school personnel to coordinate efforts in providing services to students;
• Communicate and conference with parents providing information on student progress;
• Manage and support an organized and professional classroom that is conducive to learning;
• Work closely with peers and administration to develop multifaceted curriculum that integrate multiple subjects and approaches to meet the individual needs of students;
• Lead classroom differentiation through curricular modifications, instructional techniques, parallel instruction, and integrated classroom strategies;
• Assess and develop goals for the IEP process;
• Implement IEP goals and strategies into an integrated classroom;
• Maintain an awareness of school's strategic initiatives and incorporate them into your work;
• Regularly and accurately report student progress and maintain accurate and up to date records related to student achievement, performance, and IEP goals;
• Review data daily and amend your approach accordingly;
• Take an active role in your professional development by identifying and creating opportunities to expand your skills to meet the demands of individual student needs;
• Attend IEP meetings and parent conferences;
• Develop strong relationships with parents and students to create investment in school culture and academics;
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules and collaborating effectively with co-teachers and colleagues;
• Commitment to professional growth through self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback and a continuous desire to improve; and
• Demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset and flexible thinking when faced with challenges.
• A person who believes in the critical importance of diversity in the life of a school

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred
• Elementary lead teaching experience in a classroom setting required
• Hold PA Instructional I or II in Special Education required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in the USA

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. Starting salaries range from $50,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.