Woodside, DE Area District Special Education Teacher

Develop and Implement IEPs:

• Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs.
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Regularly review and update IEPs to reflect students' progress and evolving needs.

Deliver Instruction:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students' unique learning styles and abilities.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including direct instruction, cooperative learning, and technology integration.
• Modify the general education curriculum as necessary to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Classroom Management:

• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that fosters students' social and emotional growth.
• Implement behavior management plans to support positive behavior and address challenging behaviors.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with general education teachers to support students' inclusion in mainstream classrooms.
• Collaborate with other special education staff, school psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about students' progress and involve them in the educational process.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and make necessary adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely records, including IEP documentation and progress reports.

Professional Development:

• Stay current with best practices in special education and teaching methodologies.
• Attend professional development sessions and workshops.
• Share knowledge and strategies with colleagues.