Classroom Teacher
District: Center For Literacy
City, State Zip: Philadelphia, PA 19143
Telephone: 215-474-1235
Email: job@centerforliteracy.org
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Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Special Education
Beginning: Nov 17, 2008
Deadline: Nov 17, 2008**
Certificate: Special Education N-12

Job Description:
The Center for Literacy is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing a range of literacy services, including reading, writing, math, life and work skills, to help a diverse population of learners meet their needs and achieve their personal and employment-related goals. For more information about the Center for Literacy and its services, visit us online at www.centerforliteracy.org.

The Center for Literact is seeking to fill its Youth Instructor position.

Responsibilities:
- Provide literacy instruction (reading, writing & math) to two classes of multi-level, young adults (17-21) who have special education and/or mental health needs and have obtained their high school diploma.
- Administer CASAS assessment for pre- & post-testing. Learners are participating in the Education Plus Youth Program and have goals of attending post-secondary education, job training or employment.
- Document lesson plans, attendance, & assessment results.
- Track learner progress through learner portfolios.
- Attend monthly meetings.

Qualifications:
- BA in Education or related field; Special Ed certification preferred.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity in lesson planning, a passion for serving young adults, & an ability to plan for differentiated instruction (multi-level class with varying goals for participation).
- Strong written & oral communication skills, organizational skills, and an ability to work as a team member.

Rate: $14.50-$16.50 per hour

Schedule: 9-1pm, M-F

Location: CCP West Campus, 39th & Chestnut St.

As a part-time employee, you are eligible for many benefits, including:
- Health/Welfare Insurance
- 403(B)
- TransitChek & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Holidays, vacation, personal & sick days

If interested, please respond with PA-YHH in the e-mail subject line.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Center for Literacy
636 S. 48th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Fax: 215-472-7290
job@centerforliteracy.org

** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
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