Middle School Special Education 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 collaborative and student-centered Special Education Teacher to provide traditional push-in and pull-out support for middle school students with IEPs. This teacher will deliver targeted instruction support students in accessing grade-level content manage a caseload and collaborate closely with general education teachers families service providers and school leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong instructional skills a deep understanding of specially designed instruction and the ability to build meaningful relationships with students while maintaining strong systems for compliance progress monitoring and communication.

What youll do

Instruction & Student Support

• Provide push-in and pull-out instructional support for students with IEPs in reading writing mathematics and other content areas as needed
• Deliver specially designed instruction aligned to student IEP goals accommodations and grade-level standards
• Support students in accessing rigorous classroom instruction through differentiation scaffolding and targeted intervention
• Use small-group and individualized instruction to address student needs and accelerate growth
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive classroom practices and student success
• Help students build independence confidence academic skills and self-advocacy

IEP Implementation & Caseload Management

• Manage a student caseload ensuring IEP goals services accommodations and supports are implemented with fidelity
• Develop implement and monitor IEP goals aligned to student needs and progress data
• Collect and analyze student data to adjust instruction and track progress toward goals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to student performance services progress monitoring and compliance
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute meaningfully to goal-setting progress discussions and family communication

Collaboration & Curriculum Support

• Partner with general education teachers to plan accommodations modifications interventions and instructional supports
• Consult with school personnel specialists and service providers to coordinate services for students
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to review student data and align supports across classrooms
• Support co-teaching or in-class support models as needed

Family Communication & School Community

• Build strong proactive relationships with students and families
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress strengths needs and supports
• Partner with families to support students academic social and emotional growth

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain strong organizational systems and meet 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.
• Strong understanding of IEP implementation accommodations progress monitoring and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to deliver small-group targeted and differentiated instruction
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers service providers and families to support student success
• Ability to use student data to adjust instruction monitor progress 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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