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Middle School Special Education Teacher

Title
Middle School Special Education Teacher
Location
2 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Description
About us:

Stratford Friends School is a leader and a pioneer in the education of children who learn differently. We are an independent coeducational day school serving students who are intelligent and imaginative but find it difficult to learn in a conventional classroom setting. Founded in 1976, the school enrolls 76 students in kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Mission: Stratford Friends School educates students with language-based learning differences through a structured, multisensory program that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy. Our mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners. SFS is a school committed to diversity, peacemaking, social justice, and the recognition of the spiritual dimension of life.

Guided by Quaker principles, the school provides individualized attention and instruction in a safe, intimate, and caring environment.

Job Description:

The Middle School Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing student-center, multisensory instruction in Language Arts, Math, and Science. Candidates must possess a current teaching certificate in elementary education, preference will be given to special education or reading specialist certification.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education with a current teaching certificate or appropriate licensure.
Preference is given to Special Education Teaching Certification and/or Reading Specialist
Experience using technology for instruction.
A passion for teaching students who learn differently.
Strong classroom management skills.
Organized and thoughtful planner.
A whole-child approach to teaching.
The ability to be flexible and work well with a team.
A lifelong learner who embraces professional development opportunities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newtown Square, PA 19073: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

Special Education Certification (Required)
Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
403 (b)
403 (b) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Salary
$44,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Contact Jill Dougherty
Phone: 610-886-4335
Fax: (610) 355-9585
ywagner@stratfordfriends.org
2 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073