Elementary Special Education Intensive Support Teacher

Start Date: August 11 2026

Compensation: $55000-$88000 (more details below)

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About Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.

Across the network Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers aware communicators and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration academic excellence and world language learning.

Why PHP

As part of Hebrew Public Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff have the opportunity to bring that mission to life with students from over 37 zip codes across Philadelphia primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance curiosity and potential drive our work every day.

PHP is rooted in the belief that all students deserve rigorous academics strong relationships and access to a globally minded education that expands what they see as possible for themselves. For educators who want their work to matter beyond the classroom walls PHP offers a place to help close opportunity gaps while nurturing students academically socially and culturally.

You dont need to speak Hebrew to apply and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and student-centered Special Education Intensive Support Teacher to lead a small structured classroom serving students with moderate disabilities for most of the school day. This role functions closest to a self-contained classroom not a traditional pull-out model and requires strong expertise in small-group instruction individualized learning and classroom structure.

The ideal candidate brings experience in self-contained autism support or life skills settings and is excited to support students in building both academic and functional skills. This teacher also serves as the instructional leader for paraprofessionals ensuring high-quality consistent support for all students.

What youll do

Instruction & Student Support

• Deliver differentiated standards-based instruction in reading writing and math aligned to IEP goals
• Provide structured small-group and individualized instruction for students with moderate disabilities including autism and functional skill needs
• Integrate life skills executive functioning and social-emotional learning into daily routines

IEP Implementation & Caseload Management

• Manage a student caseload ensuring IEP goals services accommodations and supports are implemented with fidelity
• Use student data to adjust instruction monitor progress and inform IEP updates
• Maintain accurate compliance records and participate meaningfully in IEP meetings

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and coach paraprofessionals and 1:1 aides to ensure consistent instructional delivery
• Collaborate with general education teachers specialists and service providers to align student support

Family Communication & School Community

• Build proactive relationships with families and communicate regularly about student progress
• Partner with families to support academic functional and social-emotional growth
• Contribute to a positive inclusive school culture

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain strong organizational systems and meet all professional deadlines and expectations
• Participate in intellectual preparation coaching cycles classroom observations and feedback conversations
• Engage in ongoing professional development and actively seek feedback to improve practice
• Align your work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives

Who you are

• Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification in Special Education or actively working toward certification.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students families and staff is preferred.
• Experience in self-contained autism support or life skills classrooms strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to deliver small-group highly differentiated instruction
• Experience leading or directing paraprofessionals or support staff preferred
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to build clear routines high expectations and a positive classroom culture.
• Ability to use student data to adjust instruction address misconceptions and accelerate growth.

Career Development and Support

At PHP teachers are not expected to grow alone. We invest in educator development through:

• On-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families
• Instructional coaching and feedback cycles intellectual preparation and collaborative planning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways towards teacher certification.

Compensation

Hebrew Publics compensation model SuRGE Supporting Rewarding and Growing Educators is designed to recognize the skill commitment and impact strong teachers bring to classrooms. After your first year you may be eligible for 5% or 10% increases annually based on your classroom impact without needing additional graduate coursework. SuRGE also includes built-in salary enhancements for valid Pennsylvania certification and hard-to-fill roles offering a transparent and accessible path for educators to grow their compensation while doing meaningful work with students.

Benefits

Potential benefits* include:

• Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30 holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
• Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Learn & Grow: Access to workshops certifications and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
• Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

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