Special Education Teacher (SY26/27 Job Clayton area,Delaware USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher (SY26/27)

Title of this Position:
Special Education Teacher

Reports To: Director of Special Education

The Teacher is responsible for providing direction, assistance, foresight, and intervention for every student in their classroom. The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success.

Qualities

needed to thrive in this role:

Relationships - The ability to create and develop relationships with students, families, staff and the local community
Knowledge - Content and pedagogical knowledge to best allow for the educational process to demonstrate growth
Dedication - A commitment to the students and stake holders of PCA as well as a determination to reach all students academically
Community - Communication and interpersonal skills to create an atmosphere and culture of acceptance to foster and promote learning with parents, students, and staff

Major

Responsibilities Include:

Under the supervision of the teacher and the Dean of Academics and the Dean of Students, the Teacher will:

Be knowledgeable in academic areas, learning theories, and teaching strategies

Have training in classroom management and discipline

Have a positive attitude and growth mindset

Develop a scope and sequence within the first two weeks of school

Work hand in hand with the special education department

Be able to display lesson plans daily

Attend PLC meetings as scheduled

Demonstrate effective identification, planning, and utilization of community resources consistent with the objectives of the class

Begin instruction promptly at 8:00am

Works closely with immediate colleagues within the department as a team when planning the academic program

Plans and implements a program of academic studies for which the individual is employed

Handling materials in an orderly fashion, insuring that equipment and materials needed for the activity are readily available and that resources used are appropriate to the activity; providing proper care and use of equipment

Effectively communicates with parents, relating information of relevance and meaning

Possesses experience in technology-based instruction and analyzes data to make informed decisions about students' instructional needs

Actively participates in DTGSS process

Having objectives and plans for the day that are communicated with students, following lesson plans based on the school's official curriculum or the Delaware Content Standards.

Presenting a strong professional image through manner, voice and appearance

Creating an atmosphere in which mutual respect is evident;

Routinely checking for each student's level of understanding of essential information during instruction and before moving on

Provide opportunities for students to use or apply what they are learning while the teacher is available to assist

Relating learning activities to student interests; offering varied learning activities; making involvement a part of the learning process

Providing consistent and immediate feedback to students

Praising students for appropriate classroom behavior; letting students know when they are making progress; varying praise words

Completes all responsibilities such as volunteer hours, Board of Directors' meetings, parent teacher conferences, PLC attendance, PD attendance, and PTO meetings

Other duties as assigned

Essential

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a four year accredited educational institution in education or related field
Master's Degree in Education or related field preferred
Delaware State Initial or Continuing License (uploaded and approved in DEEDS)
Dual Certification preferred

Experience

2+ Year's experience preferred

Skills

Maintain an overall effective rating in the DTGSS
Remain organized with communication, grading, meetings, and requirements
Be passionate about the learning process
Drive student growth
Maintain various student documentation, accommodations, and records

Compensation:

This positon will require approximately 37.50 hours per week per week for a 10 months.

Compensation:
Based on experience and education.

A criminal background check is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate during the interview process an understanding of diversity, educational equity and multicultural education. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. The selected candidate should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the position's key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.

Providence Creek Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age or…

Special Education Teacher (SY26​/27

Special Education Teacher (SY26/27