Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS) located in North Philadelphia is accepting applications for an Elementary and Middle School Special Education Coordinator for the 2017-18 school year.  The position would direct and coordinate Special Education Services in grades 1 and 6-8.  Esperanza Academy is expanding to include 1st grade for the 2017-18 school year. EACS is a safe, structured, supportive and disciplined environment in which to teach. The Academy has 11th grade test scores above the city of Philadelphia average and value added math and reading proficiency growth among the highest in Pennsylvania. Students graduate at a rate exceeding 90% and drop out at a rate of only 1%.  For four consecutive years, EACS has been recognized for its academic achievement by U.S. News and World Report and was awarded with a silver and bronze medal.   EACS is committed to tailoring curriculum and instruction to the needs of our student body.  All applicants must have the appropriate certification, current Act 168, FBI fingerprints, PA Criminal and Child Abuse background checks.