What are the responsibilities and job description for the Math Supplemental Learning Support Teacher position at Philadelphia Performing Arts?
VINE STREET CAMPUS (6-12)
1600 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
T: (267) 428-2224
Middle School Supplemental Learning Support Teacher- Math
Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School seeks a full-time Supplemental
Learning Support Teacher to join the Middle School teaching team at the Vine Street
Campus (1600 Vine Street). At Vine Street, students engage in a unique educational
environment designed to grow the next generation of creative leaders, and where students
focus on the arts and sciences as major subjects alongside a technology-infused,
project-based, standards- and competency-driven academic curriculum. Our teachers are
creative, passionate, professional educators that believe every student has specific
intelligences that must be nurtured and that all students should have an equal opportunity
to achieve their own innate potential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree
- PA Certification in Special Education PreK-8, Special Education N-12, additional
subject area is preferred
- 1-3 years experience with Special Education students
- Wilson Language System (preferred)
- Criminal history, child abuse and FBI clearances (Acts 34, 151 and FBI)
String Theory Schools teaching candidates...
- are passionate about creative arts and sciences
- are undaunted by urban challenges and dynamic change
- value multi-disciplinary collaboration
- know technology can transform learning experiences
- apply feedback and constructive criticism with grace
- understand that hard work and fun are not mutually exclusive
- accept responsibility for student growth
- not only think outside the box, but can find compelling reasons why the box isn’t
necessary
Key Competencies:
- Experience in both behavior modification and emotional support.
- Experience with consistent progress monitoring and best practices in Special
Education instruction.
- Develop vigorous courses, plans, projects, assignments, and assessments
- Collaborate with general education teachers (as a co-teacher and/or consultant) to
refine and implement high-quality curriculum aligned to standards and competencies.
- Write and implement high-quality Individualized Educational Plans.
- Effectively implement FBA/PBSP, 504 Service Agreements, and GIEPs.
- Build relationships with students and families through thoughtful and frequent
communication.
- Experience working in diverse settings and/or commitment to improving one’s own
cultural competence.
- Ability to use or willingness to learn technology integration to improve teaching and
learning.
- Analyze and regularly use both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your
practice.
- Cultivate higher order thinking skills through inquiry.
Benefits:
- Access to consistent coaching in instruction and technology integration
- Access to best-in-class technology resources and a physical framework designed with
innovative learning in mind
- Excellent health benefits (for both you and your family), retirement benefits, and
more!
Please visit our website at https://www.stringtheoryschools.org/career/join-our-team to
learn about the application process. Send all required materials to
employment@stringtheoryschools.org.
