Serves as a resource to general and special education teachers in support of planning and facilitating instruction aligned to the expectations of the Pennsylvania Common Core State Standards for inclusion and self-contained classrooms. Liaises with the Offices of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Early Childhood Education, Specialized Services, and Multilingual Curriculum and Programs to translate district initiatives and develop site-based professional development.
Essential Functions - Serves as a member of the school’s leadership team to improve the quality of instruction for students with special needs
- Collaborates with administrative team and school-based teacher leaders to plan and deliver small group professional learning opportunities for teachers, teacher assistants, and other instructional support staff on content and practice.
- Procures and organizes instructional materials aligned with the expectations of the Pennsylvania Common Core State Standards.
- Co-plans and co-delivers instruction with teachers.
- Reviews student performance data to inform instructional decision-making and special education programming.
- Liaises with Special Education Directors and Assistant Superintendents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of:
- English/reading and/or mathematics content and instructional practices.
- building blocks of unit and lesson planning.
- School District of Philadelphia curriculum engine for English Language Arts/Mathematics.
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and developmentally appropriate goals.
- progress monitoring.
- inclusive practices.
Demonstrated ability to:
- facilitate professional learning opportunities for adult learners.
- co-plan, co-deliver instruction.
- develop appropriate accommodations/modifications for students with IEPs.
Scope of the Examination Written Examination Weight: 25%
The written examination consists of a sample correspondence related to the area of expertise.
Practical Examination Weight: 25%
The practical examination is designed to measure the candidate’s knowledge of the components of effective professional development strategies, as demonstrated by their ability to plan and deliver a demonstration session.
Oral Examination Weight: 50%
The oral examination consists of a series of questions designed to measure the candidate knowledge of such areas as curriculum, instruction and assessment. In addition, the oral exam will measure those personal characteristics needed for success at this point.
Minimum Required Score: 80.00
If you fail the Oral examination, you will not move onto the Practical and Written Examination.
INDIVIDUALS
WITH DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE IN TAKING THE EXAMINATION MUST
ATTACH A LETTER TO THE APPLICATION FORM STATING THE NATURE OF THE
DISABILITY AND THE TYPE OF EXAMINATION ASSISTANCE REQUIRED. MEDICAL
DOCUMENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DISABILITY CLAIMED AND THE
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTED MAY BE REQUIRED.Selection Process
Selected candidates will participate in an
interview process. Please note that not all qualified candidates may be
selected for an interview. The selected candidate must have no
anecdotal record on file and have not been subject to any disciplinary
action within the past eighteen (18) months, and have an excellent
record of attendance and punctuality during the last three (3) years
(defined as no more than eighteen (18) occasions of lateness or absence
for personal illness in the last three years (3) years with the
exception of one extended long-term absence).
DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.