2026-2027 School Year - Special Education Elementary Teacher - West Seaford Elementary

Temporary position ending June 30th, 10-month (188 days) full-time role eligible for state-share benefits and pension.

About the Role

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress, addressing specific educational needs, and creating a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment. Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in principles of responsible citizenship and other subjects specified in applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to school standards and policies; maintains standards of behavior for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff to evaluate and assess curriculum; participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids, supplies, and equipment; maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, including school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal or district administrators.

Requirements

• Delaware State Certification as a Special Education Teacher and Elementary Teacher (1521).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline.
• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Satisfactory criminal background check, child protection registry check, and Mantoux skin test results (costs borne by the prospective employee).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Works in standard office and school building environments.