Special Education Teacher

• Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction and
• support services to students with disabilities in accordance with Individualized Education Programs
• (IEPs), state and federal regulations, and the mission of the School. The
• Special Education teacher collaborates with general education teachers, related service providers,
• families, and school leaders to ensure students receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and
• social-emotional support in an inclusive environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• ● Provide direct, standards-based small group instruction to students throughout the school day to
• support academic growth and individualized learning needs.
• ● Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with IDEA and Delaware Department of
• Education regulations.
• Maintain accurate and timely special education documentation, progress reports, and service
• logs.
• ● Help students meet growth/proficiency goals
• ● Analyze student data to inform instruction and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL

• ● Demonstrate passion to work with Elementary and Middle Schoolers through a
• student-centered, whole child approach
• ● Prioritize life-long learning and be driven to improve their instructional practice to continue their
• professional and personal development as an educator
• ● Take a Responsive Classroom approach to classroom behavior and promote restorative practices
• among students as a community member
• ● Partner constructively with all staff and parents to fulfill our school mission
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• ● Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Delaware Teaching License and Certification in Special
• Education in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1571 and successful completion of Praxis II exams
• ● 1-2 years of teaching experience at the elementary school level with bachelor’s degree in
• Elementary or Middle School Education with a certification in Special Education or a bachelor’s
• degree in Special Education
• ● Additional qualifications and/or alternatives as deemed necessary by the Board of Education and
• School Administration
• ● Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
• ● Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance)
• ● Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility,
• and ambulatory needs of students continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday

EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENCY

Acceptable Criminal Background Check, Delaware Child Protection Registry, & TB Test
● Verification of Credentials and Past Employment