Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant - 2025/2026 School Year

About Mastery:

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. 

At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. 

Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. 

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Position Summary:

The Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC) functions in the school environment as an educational diagnostician, instructional programmer, Child Study Team member, educational consultant and instructional leader. The LDTC ensures that students receiving special education services and Section 504 accommodations achieve academic success, across all subjects, as measured by achievement of IEP goals, benchmark assessments and grades, and state exams.

• Drive student achievement for students receiving special education services.
• Serve as a member of the Child Study Team and the Intervention and Referral Team (IRT) in the assessment of, educational planning for, monitoring of, and re-evaluation of students in need of special services.
• Participate with other Child Study Team members, teachers, and parents, to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each identified student.
• Monitor compliance to and effectiveness of IEPs through observation, review of records, staff conferences and assessment; make recommendations for change where indicated. 
• Provide effective pre-referral intervention strategies to instructional staff & effectively manage the Response to Instruction & Intervention (RtII) program
• Serve as the liaison between the student and other professional service providers (other Child Study Team members, teachers, speech, occupational, and physical therapists, therapeutic support staff). 
• Provide support for instructional staff through consultation, observation and demonstration for implementation of effective instructional strategies and materials for differentiation to meet student needs. 
• Conduct or provide staff development sessions and educational programs for parents to promote an understanding of learning concepts and to increase competency in dealing with problems in learning, behavior and adjustment.
• Develop Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
• Support with manifestation determination meetings and write all required documents.
• Responsible for ensuring school is in compliance with all state and federal law governing special education compliance.

• Ability to assess, analyze and classify students’ learning differences.
• Strong knowledge of NJ special education regulations and compliance policies/procedures, NJAC 6A:14
• Strong knowledge of inclusive special education practices and instructional strategies for special education students 
• Ability to plan and facilitate delivery of programs for children with learning differences.
• Results-oriented individual – a flexible thinker willing to do “whatever it takes.”
• Belief in the Mastery Charter School mission and instructional model.
• A ferocious desire to provide our students with a world-class education. 
• Strong communication and analytical writing skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including parents and other team members.

• Master’s Degree required.
• At least five years of excellent teaching experience, with strong special education background
• Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate in accordance with the requirements of a learning disabilities teacher consultant 
• Child Study Team experience preferred

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role – either on-site or remotely, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel when necessary. 

Mastery's Benefits Package:

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings !

Annual Calendar:

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our Calendar for the 25/26 School Year . We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

Why You Should Apply:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.