Special Education Teacher - Seaford Comprehensive Program (18–22-Year-Old Program - High School) - 2026-2027 School Year

About the role

Educating children, aged 18-22 years old, who are diagnosed with a number of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guides students to learn vocational and independent living skills and work-based learning.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Administers classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Prepares classroom and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Maintains record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Maintains health and safety of orthopedically handicapped and medically fragile students by being aware of environment and the potential hazards of each child's actions.
• Operates a variety of medical equipment including oral suctioning, gastronomy and orthopedic equipment.
• Assist students with personal hygiene; wash hands and faces; monitor individual toilet schedules; toilet students and change diapers and clothing as needed.
• Assist students with severe eating problems and monitor self-feeding students as directed by a teacher; use gastronomy and suctioning equipment and take appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating.
• Monitor and control student behavior in accordance with established guidelines.
• Attend periodic and special training and in-services related to medical interventions and the instructional program.
• Assist students with braces and wheelchairs and other orthopedic equipment; position and reposition students as needed.
• Affirmatively assist students with selected learning activities; assist students individually and in small group settings; open and close books, remove and add papers in notebooks.
• Affirmatively assist students getting on and off bus, including students in wheelchairs; accompany medically fragile students on the bus and on field trips as assigned.

Qualifications

• Delaware State Certification as: (DE 1571) Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities and a core content area.
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in Exceptional Children/Special Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Develops and adheres to Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accommodations and goals for an individual child.
• Meets with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
• Work with children who can vary from mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Additional OH Specific Abilities

• Responds to students' emergencies.
• Assist in toileting and feeding students with special needs.
• Learn and perform medical intervention techniques including gastronomy feeding, catheterization and oral suctioning.
• First Aid/CPR.
• Affirmatively assist in lifting students and equipment including fully grown students.

Equipment Use

Standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and offices, may be required for certain positions.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Temporary Position

No

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time

Eligible for "State Share" of Benefits

Yes

Pension Eligible Position

Yes

Minimum Qualifications

• Teacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application.

Special Conditions of Employment

• All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system.
• Criminal background check is required.
• Child protection registry check is required.
• Mantoux skin test results are required.
• New employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.
• The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
• The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The following have been appointed to serve as the District's Compliance Coordinators.
• The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work.
• The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position, to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The following have been appointed to serve as the District's Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Coordinators.
• The Seaford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.
• Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance