Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Vision Academy Charter School, located in Delaware County, PA, seeks passionate and dynamic Special Education Teachers to join our team and provide top-quality education for our students. Whether at the beginning of your teaching career or looking to embark on a new chapter, your dedication and experience will be highly valued, and your potential for growth and impact will be limitless. We are committed to nurturing your natural talents and providing training and support to help you become an incredibly effective teacher. As a member of the Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) team, you will have the autonomy to make decisions and will be held accountable for critical results. Our School offers a positive and professional workplace environment embedded in a warm, joyful, student-centered, and welcoming school culture.

Qualifications:

• Genuine interest, belief, and care for students' personal and academic success.
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community.
• Commitment to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve.
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence.
• A strong sense of professional responsibility as well as personal accountability for student achievement.
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Commit to ongoing professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Develop rigorous and appropriate curriculum maps, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with the School's leadership and curricular resources used at VACS.
• Collaborate closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction.
• Engage in PLC teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Foster family engagement in their children's education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication.
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students' personal and academic success.
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required, with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement.
• Teacher certification – completed or in process.
• Commitment to and experience working with students from diverse communities.
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting Base Salary: $62,500, competitive and commensurate with experience.
• Hard-to-Fill Positions Stipend: Additional $2,000 for positions in Math, Science, SPED, and Tech.
• Continued Education Incentive:
• $3,000 additional pay for obtaining a Master’s Degree in a related field.
• $1,500.00 additional pay for Bachelor’s Degree + 24 Graduate Credit Hours
• $1500 additional pay for Master’s Degree + 30 Graduate Credit Hours
• $3,000 Annually for Your Continuing Education!
• Longevity Pay: $1,200 for every three years of service.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: Up to $7,500 to reward teaching excellence.
• Health Care Benefits: School-sponsored plan covering 100% of the premium for the entire family.
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) with 5% school matching.
• Extracurricular Stipends: Additional stipends for sponsoring after-school clubs and enrichment programs.
• Summer and Special Programs Stipend: This is an additional stipend for working in Summer School, Extended School Year (ESY) for exceptional students, and Saturday School programs.
• Resources: Ample resources are provided to teachers for annual success.
• Voluntary Benefits: Options offered by Aflac and Colonial Life.
• Paid Parental Leave: Detailed in the personnel handbook.
• Paid Time Off: Days and details are provided in the personnel handbook.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development with additional stipends.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: This is detailed in the personnel handbook.

Professional Growth & Development:

• Supportive Leadership team.
• Robust coaching cycles drive concrete, manageable goals, frequent, aligned feedback, modeling, and practice.
• Funding for continued education and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Teacher leaders assist with instruction, classroom management, extracurricular programming, and fostering our multicultural and growth mindset.
• Our department system recognizes teacher achievements with increased responsibilities and compensation.

Model:

• Small class size.
• The Student to Teacher ratio (10:1).
• Aides and Intervention teachers for targeted instruction.

Application:

Please email your letter of interest, current resume, three professional reference letters, transcripts, PA certifications, and PA educator clearances to hr@vacharter.org.

Why Join Us?

At VACS, we foster a supportive and rewarding work environment that prioritizes effective teaching and teacher well-being. We offer job-embedded coaching, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities to help you grow.

We are committed to building a diverse and student-centered team. Whether you're starting your teaching career or seeking a new opportunity, your passion and expertise will be valued, with endless opportunities for growth and impact.

Vision Academy Charter School (VACS) is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.