Special Education Teachers- Long Term Substitutes - AOP Schools of Special Education

Special Education Teachers
- Long Term Substitutes - AOP Schools of Special Education

Nov 3 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is currently hiring for Long Term Substitute positions in the 2025-26 School

St. Katherine School

930 Bowman Avenue

Candidates invited to apply for Special Education Teaching positions

We look forward to meeting with you!

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Special Education Schools serve students with intellectual disabilities and other developmental differences. The successful candidates will be skilled and passionate special education professionals, who provide a collaborative environment for students to manage optimal achievement.

• Possess a true passion for special education and students that our schools serve.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives designed to meet the individual needs of the students in the classroom.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning by providing access to a variety of learning materials and teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of students, behaviors, and organizing and effectively structuring learning experiences in the classroom and community settings.
• Demonstrate a clear and deep understanding of disability categories under IDEA and in determining student needs. Ability to apply that understanding in short term and long term planning for student learning.
• Apply knowledge of special education procedural requirements; data collection, IEP technical compliance, student progress monitoring and individual program development.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with building level staff and outside agencies. Ability to coordinate multiple paraprofessionals to meet the educational, personal care and social needs of the students.
• Specific knowledge and skills in working with students who have limited functional communication, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates interested in the position should send their cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and transcripts to Kelly Urban, Assistant Superintendent for Schools of Special Education at kurban

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Classroom instruction at school locations required - these are not remote opportunities

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities are Roman Catholic religious organizations, and their employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and moral of the Roman Catholic Church.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education