7th & 8th Grade Special Education Teacher

Job Posting ID: 26

Location(s): PHCSE SCHOOL BUILDING

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Posted Date: 10/30/2025

Deadline: Until Filled

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,124.96

Hours per Day: 8:00:00

The Special Education Teacher instructs and assists students who have a range of mental, physical, emotional, and learning challenges. The Special Education Teacher collaborates with Classroom Teachers in an inclusion model to ensure student success.

Bachelor’s and or Master’s Degree in Education is required
Active PA K-8 Special Education certification is required
Additional PA Certifications are preferred
Knowledge of the Pennsylvania State Standards and Common Core
Experience in teaching a non-basal curriculum
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Superior interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with the Principal, Leadership Team, parents, students, and other staff and, if applicable, third party vendors/contractors
Consultation and coaching skills
Critical evaluation skills
Flexibility and responsiveness
Ethical practice
Documentation
Leadership skills
Presentation skills
Strict adherence to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information
Attention to detail
Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision
Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks
Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, email, database, and presentation software

Strong understanding and implementation of Pennsylvania State Standards
Strong understanding and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Support student entrepreneurial endeavors as part of PHCSE Microsociety or NFTE curriculum
Knowledge of content, pedagogy, and child development
Design coherent instruction and student assessments
Develop Individual Educational Program (IEP) and Reevaluation Reports without Testing
Case manager to special education students to meet PA state and IDEA compliance regulations
Write IEPs
Coordinate IEP student data analysis and portfolio maintenance
Engage in Progress Monitoring and complete Progress Reports for each student on your caseload
Utilize Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS) growth and projection data in conjunction with achievement data to ensure that students are on a path to proficiency and beyond

Classroom management utilizing a schoolwide positive behavior support (PBIS) model
Create an environment of respect and rapport
Establish a culture for learning
Maintain reports and records in compliance with IDEA and Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
Engage students in learning, provide direct services as needed to special needs students
Provide classroom support in both an inclusion and pull-out model

Schedule Individualized Education Plans (IEP) meetings
Assemble and organize all documentation prior to IEP meeting (psychological report, all provider reports/goals, grades, progress reports, parent input)
Effective parent and community communication to include parent conferences
Data chats with Special Education Coordinator and School Principal to set goals and analyze data
Participate in multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to identify issues such as substance abuse and mental health issues which may pose barriers to student success.
Commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities and development opportunities
Participate in shared decision-making through team meetings and involvement in C.A.R.E. values alignment committees, child study, and other task-forces as needed
Attend mandatory school events at the discretion of the employee’s supervisor
Attend one Board Meeting and one PTA meeting per school year
Active certifications which include Google certification, Act 48 continuing education, and relevant certifications per administration
All other duties as required by supervisor