Job Title:  Learning Support Teacher

Job Status:  Permanent/Full Time

Contact:  Ryan Merrick, Principal

E-Mail:  rmerrick@sjsphila.org

Job Description:

St. Jerome Catholic School is accepting applications for a Learning Support Teacher.  The teacher will build a learning support program that works with the faculty and administration of the school to:

●     Support the needs of all learners in the classroom

●     Coordinate auxiliary services such as those provided by CORA, Catapult, Elwyn, and other outside providers.

●     Provide academic and behavioral support where needed.

●     Communicate with parents and classroom teachers about learning and behavior challenges as well as the supports that could be available.

●     Serve as a substitute teacher when needed (if building substitutes are already assigned).

●     Other tasks as required by the program based on its design which will be agreed upon by the principal and learning support teacher.

A bachelor’s degree is required; PA state certification in special education is required.

Qualified and interested candidates please send your resume and cover letter to the Principal at the e-mail address noted above.  Clearances will be required as well as other documentation if the position is offered.  Please download the Teacher Application attached for a list of documents that will be needed.

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.