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Full-time
bachelor degree
Healthcare insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Professional development, Coaching and mentoring, Sign-on bonus
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Nov 5
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Develop and implement specialized instruction and individualized education plans to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Collaborate with classroom teachers and perform ongoing assessments to track student progress and ensure academic success.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in special education and a valid state teacher license. Candidates must demonstrate strong pedagogical skills and a passion for working with students in under-served communities.
Full job description
***Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000
The Opportunity:PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leadersbringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. As a Special Education Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies, you will develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. You will provide appropriate accommodations to the set curriculum in support of the success and growth of scholars; identify the individual needs of students; create a supportive and effective learning environment; and ensure that our scholars have the resources they need to meet academic expectations.
The Details
Key Deliverables:
Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each scholar
Performs a variety of assessments and observations to determine the areas in which students may need extra or modified educational services. Assessment areas may include academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health
Identifies students’ needs and develops related lesson and teaching plans
Develops individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, setting learning goals and adopting modifications as necessary; ensures each student’s activities and lessons are planned and organized according to his/her abilities.
Develops and teaches lessons that provide engaging learning opportunities for small groups and individual students while meeting the required specifications of IEPs and 504 plans
Implements IEPs, provides ongoing or follow-up assessments, continually tracks progress, and makes modifications as necessary
Collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure each student’s needs are met, and plans are followed
Experience and Education Requirements:
A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements, if applicable
Valid State Teacher License or enrolled in a credentialing program
Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment
Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction
Demonstrate organizational and technology skills to encourage scholar engagement
The Network:PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.
The Campus:
PLA @ Bellingrath Middle School is located in Montgomery, AL 36104. We serve about 530 students and believe that every student is a scholar. With the right education, scholars can fulfill their tremendous innate potential and become leaders in their communities and the world. In 2022, with the support of the Montgomery Education Foundation (MEF) and Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), Davis became a premier charter school in Montgomery, Alabama. We work together with parents and the community to improve the educational outcomes of our scholars and neighborhood families. Bellingrath exists to serve the local community and create a safe and thriving space for scholars to feel loved, empowered, and encouraged through quality education.
Compensation and Benefits:
PLA Special Education Lead Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Teachers receive:
Competitive Compensation
Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being a part of professional communities within the school
Incentive and bonus opportunities
PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Please read carefully.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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Founded
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Headquarters
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Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is a nonprofit school turnaround operator with a network of high quality, tuition-free public and charter schools across the United States. We believe that with the right education, all children can fulfill their tremendous innate potential.
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Working to improve the lives of children through education.
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Based in Indianapolis, Operating Worldwide
LinkedIn followers
17,975
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is a nonprofit school turnaround operator with a network of high quality, tuition-free public and charter schools across the United States. We believe that with the right education, all children can fulfill their tremendous innate potential.
Offices: Based in Indianapolis, Operating Worldwide PLAKIDS, US · 2323 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208, US · 4352 N Mitthoeffer Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana 46235, US
Elementary EducationMiddle School EducationHigh School EducationCharacter DevelopmentSchool Turnaroundand STEMNon Profit