Special Education Resource Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

West Oak Lane Charter School is looking for a Special Education Resource teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Generous $$$$$ signing bonus up to 10K with appropriate certification.

Do you believe you can inspire and change lives? West Oak Lane Charter School has been providing students and teachers with a high-quality learning environment for 25 years. Our administration promotes innovation and works collaboratively with teachers and parents to ensure that our students are engaged and that they are receiving a quality educational experience If you are looking to join a team of talented, passionate and inspiring educators, Don’t miss your opportunity to inspire and be inspired. Join the West Oak Lane Charter School team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students
• Evaluates students for the purpose of identifying student needs
• Coordinates services to students for the purpose of ensuring efficient instructions and an effective cohesive program
• Teaches/instructs students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives
• Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process
• Schedules services for students for the purpose of providing efficient and effective services for students
• Knowledge and skill to provide instruction in the areas of English language Arts, and Mathematics

Knowledge of:

• K-8 core curriculum content
• A variety of appropriate assessment tools to identify students with special needs
• How to implement an integrated instructional program
• How to write effective, meaningful student goals and objectives
• Appropriate options of delivery methods and services
• How to coordinate services with the regular education classroom and program
• Appropriate modifications and/or accommodations and interventions of classroom curriculum

Ability to:

• Coordinate service with the regular education teacher and work with core curriculum
• Administer a variety of assessments
• Plan for effective, meaningful integration of student instruction
• Implement curriculum that addresses student goals and objectives
• Deliver methods and services to match specific student needs
• Work with regular teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support
• Develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies
• Work with staff using effective communication techniques

Skills to:

• Work with core curriculum and know where and how to access core curriculum content material
• Interpret and evaluate assessment results
• Coordinate curricular areas to help establish an integrated program for each student
• Conduct on-going evaluation of student goals and objectives ▪ Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed
• Work on a daily basis with teachers to develop and maintain teaming/communication
• Support classroom modifications and intervention strategies ▪ Translate all necessary documentation in an understandable format on Special Education forms and files
• Use effective and appropriate communication techniques with students, parents, staff, agencies and community members
• Work with students with exceptional needs
• Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred
• PA Certification in Special Education required

Benefits

10K signing bonus with appropriate certification

Family culture

Fully paid medical, dental, and life insurance or buyout available

7.5% retirement match

Tuition assistance