Special Education Teacher - Grades K-4

K-8 Special Education Teacher - Emotional Support Grades K-4

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Reports To: Principal and Director of Special Education

Commitment: Full-Time, 10 Month Teacher

ABOUT THE POSITION

High quality Special Education Teachers who have a professional and personal dedication to student achievement and the school community are among the most important factors to the success of the New Foundations Charter School mission and vision. Special Education Teachers are responsible for ensuring we maintain appropriate and equitable participation in the school setting. This position provides support to students with Emotional Support needs.

Successful candidates will have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations.
• Appropriate PA certification or a clear pathway towards certification.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• A willingness to engage in instructional support so that you continually grow and improve as an educator.
• Ability to maintain/write individual education plans.

About New Foundations

The mission of the New Foundations Charter School is to provide students with the academic, social, and emotional foundations and skills necessary to become high-achieving, socially competent stewards of their communities. The teachers and staff of New Foundations Charter School will ensure a commitment to lifelong learning and achievement of all of our students by creating an atmosphere of caring that pervades every aspect of school life and promotes responsibility for all members of our school community.

Founded in 2000, New Foundations focused on two core ideas- be student-centered and growth focused. We still believe that in order for our children to thrive as leading members of society, they must grow academically, socially, and emotionally today.

Twenty five years later, New Foundations remains a prominent public charter school serving 1500 students across grades K-12 in Northeast Philadelphia and a leader in academic excellence, social emotional awareness, and community engagement.

We are a big “small” school - a family, rather than just a group of coworkers - caring, kindness, and compassion matter in employee and employer relationships at New Foundations.

Compensation

New Foundations offers a competitive salary and benefits package, a strong commitment to developing all staff as professionals invested in life-long learning, and the opportunity to work with the best students in Philadelphia.

To apply, visit the careers page at or contact [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $103,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person