Elementary Special Education Teacher - Integration

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Integration

Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That’s why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students.

Position:
Elementary Special Education Teacher - Integration

Location:

Southern Elementary School
State Date:
August 19, 2025

Reports to:

Principal
Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website
Work Year: 10 months

The goal of the Special Education Elementary Teacher is to provide high-quality, specialized instruction that enables students with disabilities to make meaningful academic, social, and emotional progress.

Minimum 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 Abuse 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.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Proficient in Technology, such as Microsoft and Google Applications, Classlink, Schoology, Infinite Campus, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments and needs.
• Design and deliver specialized instruction aligned with curriculum standards and IEP goals (including BIPs).
• Differentiate instruction using various teaching strategies and methodologies to address diverse learning styles.
• Implement evidence-based interventions to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Regularly assess student progress using formal and informal measures to evaluate IEP goal achievement.
• Develop and deliver weekly lesson plans and instruction that contain all of the required components and utilizing appropriate resources, computers, audio-visual aids, equipment materials technology and instructional strategies to supplement instruction and presentations.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Plan and supervise paraprofessionals, volunteers, class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instructions, demonstrations, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Develop and implement a classroom management system.
• Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develop, teach, and review clear and concise classroom rules, routines procedures and expectations.
• Follow the strategies and requirements for effective behavior management, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Administer appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs and State Regulations (SBAC, ELA)
• Collect and interpret data and utilizes it to modify instruction, content, and to report progress to parents and the school district.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Comply with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork within the…