ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania
Special Education Teacher - Certificate Program Available / $35K-$50K per year / Philadelphia, PA
Must Haves
Bachelors DegreePatience, empathy, and a strong desire to help students with special needs succeedFlexibility to work with students of different ages, abilities, and needsWillingness to continue learning and stayng current with best practices in special educationPennsylvania Teacher’s Certificate in Special Education or willing and able to obtain PA Teacher's Certificate in Special Education
Education: Bachelors Degree
Why Us
At Aspira Inc., we strive to create an inclusive, bi-cultural, multilingual supportive cohesive work environment that values the contributions of every employee. Our school is a remarkable place to work, where your talents, skills, and passion will be recognized and valued. We invite you to join us on our mission to inspire, educate, and empower our students for a bright future. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider us as an employer:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive compensation & full health and medical benefits packages, costing only 1% of salary. This reflects the value we place on our employees' expertise and dedication. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package with sign-on bonuses and additional monetary allotments, including healthcare, retirement plans, professional development funding, and other employee perks. We are the largest employer in our community!
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and cultural understanding. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to our employee's professional growth and development. We provide opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs to ensure that our staff members have the resources and support needed to enhance their skills and advance their careers. We invest 100% of the budget into the classroom.
Opportunities for Advancement: We are committed to recognizing and promoting talent from within our organization. We provide opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and internal promotions, enabling our employees to grow and advance their careers within our organization.
Engaged and Supportive Leadership: Our leadership team is dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and supported. We encourage open dialogue, feedback, and collaboration at all levels of the organization. We provide a robust onboarding program, with assigned content co-teachers. All special education program services are staffed and provided onsite.
Compensation: Open and Negotiable!
Location(s): Philadelphia, PA
Hours: The School Day
Language(s): Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
Education & Certification: Teaching Certificate preferred and/or willingness to obtain through Certification
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team!
As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional education and support to students with special needs.
If you have a Bachelor's degree, this is an opportunity to start your teaching career in Special Education! If you are not certified for Special Ed, emergency certification is possible.
The Special Education Teacher reports to the School Principal of the ASPIRA Charter Schools and will provide quality services to special education student’s grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance, and consultation to general education staff.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records
- Adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate a variety of learning styles and abilities
- Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.
- Lead IEP meetings with the LEA and the IEP team.
- Serve as a resource to classroom teachers to help IEP students achieve academically in the classroom.
- Providing accommodations and modifications as needed to support student success
- Collaborating with other educators, parents, and outside service providers to design and deliver instruction that meets the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each student
- Participate in ongoing professional development including Sped staff meetings.
- Maintain accurate and compliant IEPs and communicate ongoing with the IEP team.
- Advocate for the needs of the Special Education students.
About Us
WHO WE ARE
In 1961, Dr. Antonia Pantoja and a group of Puerto Rican educators and professionals created ASPIRA (the Spanish word for "aspire") to address Puerto Rican youth's exceedingly high dropout rate and low educational attainment. They were convinced that the only way to free the Puerto Rican community from poverty and promote its full development was by focusing on the education of young people and developing their leadership potential, self-esteem, and pride in their cultural heritage.
The ASPIRA Association is currently the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to Hispanic education in the United States, with nine (9) national affiliates.
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania was formed in 1969 and primarily served the North Philadelphia community, the third-largest Puerto Rican population outside of Puerto Rico. To address the low academic attainment of youth in Philadelphia, ASPIRA began its hallmark Leadership Development program in 1969, which is still active in several schools today.
Fast forward to today, ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates a variety of community programs, after-school programs, summer camps, and an early childhood educational development program called Pequenos Pasos de ASPIRA. The work of ASPIRA schools as a charter management organization began when ASPIRA founded Eugenio Maria de Hostos charter school in 1998. ASPIRA has since founded two other schools and has been given the privilege of managing two more by the School District of Philadelphia, totaling the operation of five charter schools.
What We Do
LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates primarily in the Philadelphia communities like Hunting Park, Olney, and Kensington. As some of Philadelphia’s most impoverished areas, each of these neighborhoods faces enormous socio-economic challenges, which bring about high levels of crime, poor public health, and a range of other issues burdening families.
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania believes in education through leadership and its fundamental determinant in the mission to inspire growth and improvement in future generations. With the right attitude, knowledge, and resources, every member of each community has the potential to become a leader. As we continue to invest in the education and leadership development of the youth, we are confident these children will have the necessary tools to find more and more opportunities for success.
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