Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom C-

Position: Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom C-Setting
August 2026

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Position:

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Classroom C - Setting

Location:

Southern Elementary School

Start Date:

August 2026

Reports to:

Principal

Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year:10 months

POSITION GOAL:

The goal of the Elementary Special Education Teacher is to provide high-quality, specialized instruction within a self-contained classroom (LRE

C), a highly structured environment that supports students who require scaffolded academic support across all four core content areas. This position aims to ensure students with disabilities make meaningful academic, social and emotional progress toward the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing and delivering instruction based on the district-approved curriculum that aligns to Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

This position aims to create a structured, nurturing classroom environment where students with IEPs receive intensive, individualized support to develop the skills needed for academic success and increased independence while fostering positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

* 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 Protection 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments, needs and progress toward goals.

* Design and deliver specially designed instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and IEP goals (including BIPs), using district-approved curriculum.

* Differentiate instruction using various teaching strategies and methodologies to address diverse learning styles with particular attention to academic scaffolding across Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies and each student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.

* Implement and monitor evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional interventions, maintain a structured classroom management system, and follow district expectations for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

* Regularly administer, collect and interpret formal and informal assessment data, including IEP progress monitoring and early literacy…