# Special Education Resource Teacher

**Company:** [West Oak Lane Charter School](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/vEQmEMJA62pHgjXKVgRpiE.md)
**Location:** Philadelphia, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** West Oak Lane Charter School

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## 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