Job Description
About the position
American Paradigm Schools is seeking a Pennsylvania-certified Special Education Teacher for grades 2–4 at Lindley Academy Charter School. The teacher develops and delivers specialized instruction for students with disabilities, monitors progress toward instructional objectives and individualized goals, serves as IEP case manager for assigned students, and co-teaches with general education teachers. The position is full-time, exempt, and has a 10-month employment duration. It reports to the Special Education Director.\n\nThe teacher provides research-based instruction in small-group and general-education classroom settings, manages required IEP procedures and meetings, and communicates with families and IEP team members about student progress. The role also includes documenting family communications in the student information system, participating in professional development and schoolwide initiatives, and building positive relationships with students and families.\n\nAmerican Paradigm Schools describes itself as a Caring School Community. Employees are expected to champion the Caring School Community Program, which supports positive classroom and schoolwide communities and students’ social-emotional learning.
Responsibilities
• Provide scientific research-based instruction to students with special needs in small-group settings using data-driven instruction.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in general-education classrooms by co-teaching with the general education teacher.
• Monitor and assess student progress against instructional objectives and individualized goals.
• Case-manage assigned students and follow state-mandated procedures, including preparing invitations, procedural safeguards, IEP drafts, and notices of recommendation.
• Hold annual IEP meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Communicate with parents and IEP team members daily, weekly, and monthly, providing updated reports and comments on student progress.
• Document all family communications in the student information system.
• Attend professional development relevant to the grade level and/or content areas.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students and families.
• Participate actively in the Caring School Community, PBIS, and other schoolwide initiatives.
• Adhere to compliance dates, assignments, and due dates.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification.
• Time management, organization, and flexibility.
• Social perceptiveness and knowledge of learning strategies.
• Monitoring, critical thinking, and judgment and decision-making skills.
• Coordination and collaboration skills.
• Written expression, comprehension, and writing skills.
• Compliance knowledge and skills.
• Data analysis skills.
• Technology skills, including use of student information systems, special education data management systems, Google Suites or Microsoft Office, basic office equipment, and video conferencing.