Position Opening: Special Education Teacher, K-8

About Circle of Seasons Charter School: Circle of Seasons Charter School, a Public Waldorf Methods School, seeks a loving, enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Circle of Seasons is a public Waldorf K-8 school located on a 35-acre wooded campus, overlooking the beautiful Lehigh Valley. In close proximity to outdoor recreation opportunities (less than 15 miles from the Appalachian Trail and 12 miles from local skiing), the Lehigh Valley offers robust art, music, theater, restaurant, and social amenities. An asset to our community, Circle of Seasons offers Waldorf education in the public setting with excited and committed families from all over the Lehigh Valley and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with colleagues to develop the Circle of Seasons Special Education program.
• Adapt and modify curriculum for students to enable successful progress in the instructional program, integrating Pennsylvania Common Core Standards with Waldorf classroom content.
• Collaborate with team members to facilitate interdisciplinary instruction that is inclusive of all learners.
• Facilitate the IEP process for students and families.
• Maintain accurate records, progress monitoring, and testing data.
• Communicate with families to build relationships.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and COS classroom observation and evaluation plan.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that is safe, joyful, and nurturing.

Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Special Education K-8.
• 3–5 years of Special Education teaching experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for Waldorf Education (preferred).
• Dedication to excellence in teaching.
• Confident classroom presence; strong social and communication skills.
• Interest in developmental needs of children.

Additional Information:

• Hours are 8:00 - 4:00 Monday through Friday. Meetings, open house events, and festivals outside of these hours may require attendance.
• The salary for this position starts at $48,000 and higher with experience and includes participation in the 403b retirement plan and healthcare benefits. Salary may be adjusted for Waldorf experience and schooling beyond Bachelor’s level study.
• Background clearances, physical examination, and TB test are required.

Ideal Candidates:

• Passion for working with children.
• Strong self-direction.
• Musical and artistic inclinations.
• Developed sense of themselves as educators working with children.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Circle of Seasons Charter School is a public school under the Supervision of the Commonwealth and an equal opportunity employer. Circle of Seasons Charter School fully supports a policy of equal employment opportunity in all job classifications, encompassing recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, transfer, dismissal, compensation, and training of all personnel.

For more information, visit www.circleofseasons.org