Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom C-Setting

About the role

The Elementary Special Education Teacher position at Southern Elementary School is aimed at providing high-quality, specialized instruction in a self-contained classroom setting. The goal is to ensure students with disabilities make meaningful academic, social, and emotional progress toward the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments, needs, and progress toward goals.
• Design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with CCSS and IEP goals (including Behavior Intervention Plans), using district-approved curriculum.
• Differentiate instruction using various teaching strategies and methodologies to address diverse learning styles with particular attention to academic scaffolding across Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies and each student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Implement and monitor evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional interventions, maintain a structured classroom management system, and follow district expectations for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
• Regularly administer, collect, and interpret formal and informal assessment data, including IEP progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments to drive instructional decisions and report progress to families and the district.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessionals including providing direction, modeling, and feedback on implementing specially designed instruction and behavior support.
• Communicate regularly and proactively with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation, and behavioral supports, and participate in IEP meetings, eligibility determinations, and other required meetings and/or conferences.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs, State Regulations, and district expectations, including IEP Progress monitoring and early literacy and numeracy assessments.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff, and school district staff.
• Comply with all Federal, State, and Local regulations and policies, accurately complete required paperwork within designated timelines, utilize district resources, and maintain professionalism and avoid noncompliance.
• Attend professional development programs, mandated training, and self-selected workshops/conferences, courses, etc.
• Maintain current certifications (including clock hours via DEEDS), stay current on evidence-based instructional strategies and technology, and actively engage in required and self-selected professional learning.

Requirements

• Must be eligible or hold valid State of Delaware certification as a Teacher of Elementary Grades (or Early Childhood Teacher) and Teacher of Exceptional Children.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Successful completion of required Praxis II tests and student teaching placement.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to perform job-related tasks.
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include eligibility or certification as a Teacher of Elementary Grades (or Early Childhood Teacher) and Teacher of Exceptional Children.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Must have a valid Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must have successfully completed required Praxis II tests and student teaching placement.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Must have a valid Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must have successfully completed required Praxis II tests and student teaching placement.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Must have a valid Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Protection Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must have successfully completed required Praxis II tests and student teaching placement.

Skills

• Knowledge and skills in working with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration, and the general public.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding evidence and research-based strategies known to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to perform job-related tasks.

Benefits

Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website.

Pay

Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website.

Schedule

Work Year: 10 months

Benefits

Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website.