About the Employer
Elementary Intervention Teacher - K-6th Grade - 2026/2027 School Year
About Mastery
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 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 not just a goal for our organization; it's 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.
The Opportunity
At Mastery, all means all. Nearly one quarter of Mastery students have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure they receive appropriate, just-right, educational opportunities. Our Special Education Teachers deliver robust research-based interventions, frequently monitor progress, and make logical adjustments to produce the best possible outcomes for our students.
Our specialized services programming spans from itinerant to supplemental levels of support. We strive to maximize our teacher-to-student ratio in our special education programs. To accomplish this, we have multiple classrooms across our network tailored towards Autism Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills, and Multiple Disability Support as well as Multi-Lingual Learner Support.
Duties and Responsibilities
Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery School-based Leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery's Central Office Academic Team
Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
Collaborate in grade-level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
Engage families in their children's education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students' personal and academic success
Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency
Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
SPED Teacher Certification - completed
Demonstrated expertise in subject area
Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies
Physical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as:
Traveling to network campuses;
Maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away);
Stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves;
Fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, and/or projectors;
Filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls;
Sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.
Salary and Bonus Information
This role is eligible for signing and relocation bonuses.
New teachers start at $60,000, with Mastery offering up to $82,850 based on experience and education. Salaries range from $60,000 to $111,000, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
Mastery's Benefits Package
We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include:
Our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery 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, an annual professional development fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more.
Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.
Annual Calendar
As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery's Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
