Teacher - Elementary; Special Education

Teacher – Elementary (Special Education Preferred)

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Position:
Teacher – Elementary (Special Education Preferred)

Location:

Wilmington Manor Elementary School

State Date:
As soon as possible

Reports To:

Principal

Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District’s Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. A teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

• Must be eligible or hold certification in the State of Delaware
• Pass required Praxis II test
• Bachelor’s degree or Master degree
• Student Teaching
• Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children’s Educational Software etc.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning while showing evidence of increasing student achievement.
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

• Delivers instruction based on the general education Curriculum and Common State Standards.
• Develops weekly lesson plans that contain all of the required components.
• Delivers instruction utilizing appropriate resources, computers, audio‑visual aids, equipment materials technology and instructional strategies to supplement instruction and presentations.
• Provides differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Plans and supervises paraprofessionals, volunteers, class projects, field trips, guest speakers or other experiential activities and guides students in learning from those activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instructions, demonstrations, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Develops and implements a classroom management system.
• Provides a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develops teachers and reviews clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures and expectations.
• Follows the strategies and requirements for effective behavior management with Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Assesses students in assigned certification area.
• Administers appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs and State Regulations (SBAC, ELA).
• Collects and interprets data and utilizes it to modify instruction, content, and to report progress to parents and the school district.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Compiles with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timeline.
• Utilizes all available resource materials (e.g., Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to complete required paperwork, maintain professionalism and avoid potential violations/non‑compliance.

• Cooperates with Federal, State and Local Agency Personnel during Alternative Education and/or Special Education Compliance Monitoring and/or dispute resolution activities.
• Remains current in certification research, instructional strategies & technology.
• Attends in‑service programs, mandated trainings…