Elementary Special Education Intensive Support Teacher

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Bachelor's 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 staf

Additional Information

Start Date: August 11, 2026 Compensation: $55,000-$88,000 (more details below) Contact: jobs@hebrewpublic.org 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 don't need to speak Hebrew to apply, and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

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