Elementary Special Education Teacher – K-6th Grade

About Mastery

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. Our mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success.

We are committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. Together, we are creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence.

The Opportunity

At Mastery, "all means all." Nearly one quarter of our students have individualized education plans (IEPs), and we believe these plans create opportunities for teachers, parents, administrators, and students to work together to improve educational results for children with disabilities. We believe we can push the boundaries of what's possible for our students.

As a Special Education teacher at Mastery, you will deliver robust research-based interventions, frequently monitor progress, and make logical adjustments to produce the best possible outcomes. Our Specialized Services Programming spans from itinerant to supplemental levels of support, with a highest priority for diverse learners to spend as much time as possible within the general education setting. We have multiple classrooms tailored towards Autism Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills, Multiple Disability Support, and Multi-Lingual Learner Support.

You will join a team utilizing a robust Response to Intervention program and a wide variety of Common Foundation research-based curriculums to support diverse learners across grades K-12 in Reading, Math, and Writing. We highly value continuous improvement and offer frequent embedded opportunities for professional development, teacher coaching, skill building, and data-driven instruction meetings throughout the school year to accelerate your professional growth.

Why You Should Apply

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Benefits & Culture

Mastery offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, and an annual Professional Development Fund. We also offer discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, and insurance providers, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk. Additionally, new teachers are eligible for a $5,000 bonus and up to $5,000 for relocation expenses.