Special Education Teacher

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) is located in North Philadelphia. ECCS has a strong commitment to teacher collaboration and support. ECCS is currently seeking mission-driven Special Education Teacher applicants who align with ECCS’s mission and enthusiasm for equity. 

Esperanza Cyber Charter School Mission

Esperanza Cyber Charter School (ECCS) prepares students in grades Kindergarten through 12 to meet the challenges of living creatively and productively in an increasingly technologically sophisticated and interconnected world. ECCS will provide students with an academically rigorous, yet flexible, online learning program that tailors learning experiences to each child through a combination of curriculum choices and virtual and in-person tutoring and counseling. ECCS is targeted toward underserved and at-risk students who have not always found success in traditional schools. ECCS places students on a pathway to post-secondary success. 

BENEFITS:

• Possibility of a flexible work-from-home schedule
• Technology Provided
• Professional Development
• Training for the cyber environment
• Paid time off 
• 403b contribution matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English preferred
• Special Education K-12 PA certification
• Documented experience using data-driven instruction to achieve significant student gains
• Experience in an urban setting with high percentages of ELD and SPED students
• A passion for education and a belief that your zip code does not dictate your destiny
• Ability to reliably commute to the building.
• Current FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal, and Child Abuse background checks

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provides direct and indirect instruction as needed individually, in small or whole groups in all curricular areas utilizing the approved curriculum map virtually.
• Manage identified students on caseload; provide interventions and progress monitoring
• Assist regular education teachers in the development of accommodations and modifications to the curriculum.
• Provide accommodations and modifications to the curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance and behavior
• Attend meetings and professional development sessions to stay current on best practices in special education
• Plan to address short and long-term individual needs of students.
• Evaluate student progress.
• Provide an inviting, innovative, and engaging learning environment.
• Develop digital curriculum for foundation-level courses in math and English language arts for middle and high school levels.
• Effectively consult and communicate with teachers, parents, and others to facilitate the IEP process.
• Manage a caseload, including writing/revising IEP and following a workflow to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Form and maintain relationships with students’ families, including phone calls and conferences

SKILLS:

• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom
• Strong technology skills and an ability to learn new programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working.
• Constant hand, finger, and arm use, and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to hear clearly and speak intelligibly.
• To occasionally function in activities involving walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and climbing stairs.
• To occasionally stand for extended periods.
• Ability to see and perform visual activities such as closing paperwork, using a computer monitor, reading, and writing.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to come onsite for all required days - 30 days per school year.

Disclaimer: This Job Description is designed to reflect job duties accurately. However, it may not be all-inclusive, and other job-related duties may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required by local, state, or federal laws that do not cause undue hardship.

Nondiscrimination: ECCS provides all persons equal access to all employment categories, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information.