Teacher, Full-time Special Education-Learning Support

School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

This is a Philadelphia Federal Teacher Union (PFT) represented position within the School District of Philadelphia. The teacher plans and teaches their subject area, following the scope and sequence for all courses, and provides instruction to students in a variety of planned courses.

What You Will Do

Assess the skill level of students and align classroom goals and activities to established state and local standards. Provide instruction in respective subject area(s), emphasizing real life applications and simulations, and teach inquiry techniques that encourage experimentation and alternative approaches to problem solving. Collaborate with staff members within and across disciplines to integrate subject-specific skills across the curriculum.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, or meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit. The role requires demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of grade level education, subject specific expertise, and state standards. The salary ranges from $56,796 to $98,293 depending on education and experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional Certificate in respective grade level, and endorsements in respective subject area, OR Meet requirements to obtain an emergency permit and ability to consistently meet emergency permit requirements until instructional certification can be issued
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