Elementary Special Education Teacher - Special Ed. Certification Preferred - Multiple Positions

Position Overview

The Licensed Teacher under the direction of the Building Principal plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. They create an atmosphere and environment that supports the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students to ensure success for every student. They supervise students in various school-related settings, monitor and evaluate student outcomes, communicate with students, parents, staff, and the community, develop instructional plans and materials, maintain records, and manage equipment, materials, and facilities.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

Training

The Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

Compliance

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification minimum qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, experiments, and other support activities to present approved district curriculum in accordance with district goals and objectives.
• Maintains accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by DDOE and policies, Federal Regulations, and School Board Policy to demonstrate student performance.
• Analyzes and uses student performance data to inform instruction.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport and communication with students, school personnel, and parents.
• Establishes classroom routines and procedures and implements effective classroom management.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Works closely with guidance/special education personnel/outside resources to assist students with special needs.
• Integrates technology appropriately to enhance student learning and instructional delivery.
• Remains current and knowledgeable about evidence-based practices related to teaching and learning through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Participates in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth.
• Communicates curriculum and student-related information effectively in oral and written form.
• Participates in all meetings (IEP, conferences, etc.).
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Hold or be eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification in the identified content area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching.
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Established and maintained effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly talk, express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Erect up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Criminal background check.
• Tuberculosis test.
• Proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License).
• Documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A.
• Completion of I-9 form.
• Completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Non-Discrimination Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the Appoquinimink Education Association, Affiliate of DSEA/NEA.

Application Process

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