FTCHS is currently hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.
Now Hiring: Certified Special Education Teachers (3 Openings)
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Salary: Commensurate with educational background, certification, and career experience
Signing Bonus: up to $5,000 upon completion of the onboarding period, professional development requirements, and allocated based on prior experience.

Franklin Towne Charter High School is seeking three full-time Special Education Teachers for the 2025–2026 school year. Join a high-performing, inclusive school community dedicated to empowering all learners.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, 10-month position (7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday)
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental, retirement, and paid time off
• up to $5,000 upon completion of the onboarding period, professional development requirements, and allocated based on prior experience.
• Lead development and implementation of IEPs in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Manage a caseload of students as relates to their IEP
• Provide both push-in and pull-out support for students as necessary
• Collaborate with general education staff, service providers, and families
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all learners

Requirements:

• Valid PA Special Education certification (or eligibility by start date)
• All required clearances, physical exam, up to date shot record, and Act 168 employment history review
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Now Hiring: FTCHS Instructional Aide

Start Date: August 18, 2025
Under direct supervision, provides routine on-call assistance to one or more qualified instructors in the day-to-day performance of classroom and associated activities related to the subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, and Social Studies.
Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under detailed instruction from the instructor, assists in facilitating classroom activities carried out by students.
2. Communicates with, assists, and answers questions from students as required on routine day-to-day classroom issues.
3. Practices appropriate safety and injury prevention methods and procedures.
4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
5. Assists with the supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, arrival and dismissal activities.
6. Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures, monitor students during outdoor activities as directed, become familiar with student IEP goals and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to supervising teacher.
7. Participate in professional growth activities and in-service training programs.
8. Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
9. Demonstrate the ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
10. Demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision
11. Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, educational staff, parents and staff.
12. Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and be discreet in dealing with parents and educational personnel.
13. Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

    Minimum Job Requirements
    High School Diploma required; no previous experience required.
    Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
    Background Clearances and School Personnel Health Record

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
    Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
    Ability to clearly communicate and work effectively with others in a variety of situations.
    Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
    Ability to use computer programs necessary to the school day; Microsoft Office Suite Applications, MS Teams, PowerSchool online gradebook, Zoom application, and other web based educational programs.

    Position Compensation: 10 month position, hours 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, starting rate is salary of $26,000 a year

Now Hiring: FTCHS Paraprofessional Position for the 2025-2026 School Year
Start Date: August 18, 2025
Clearance Requirements:
Pennsylvania School Law requires that all applicants for employment in public and private schools undergo the following background checks:

• ACT 151 -DHS Child Abuse History Clearance
• Act 34- PA State Police Criminal Record Check
• Act 114 -FBI Fingerprints

All Clearances must be within six months of application date.
Candidates must also provide the results of a physical and TB test, dated within the last year, and Employment History Review (Act 168), if applicable.
Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma required; previous experience preferred

Instructional Aide in the Life Skills Classroom
The Special Education Aide working in the Life Skills classroom performs a variety of duties assisting a licensed teacher in the instruction of students with disabilities, primarily students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities.  Instruction may be separate from the teacher, requiring skill and supervision within the framework of an IEP. The nature of the work follows established classroom and school procedures. Because this job involves continuous interaction with students, the position requires a high degree of professionalism, calm, and the ability to act as a role model to young people.
The Special Education Aide will report directly to the Life Skills teacher and the Director of Special Education.
Duties include:

• Follow and become familiar with individualized education plans
• Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and be discreet in dealing with parents and educational personnel.
• Communicate with, assist, and answer questions from students as required on routine day-to-day classroom issues.
• Assist with the supervision of students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, arrival and dismissal activities, and observing students walk to the restrooms and related service provider locations.
• Ensure the safety of students while in the classroom and throughout the building.
• Prompt and assist students in using self-regulation strategies and/or coping skills.
• Participate in professional growth activities and in-service training programs.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrate the ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
• Under detailed instruction from the instructor, assists in facilitating classroom activities carried out by students, including but not limited to small group support and 1:1 support.
• Foster an environment that allows students to grow their independence.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).