Special Education Teacher Position | Public Charter School

Job Description
Job 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