Special Education Teacher; Learning Pathway

Position:
Special Education Teacher (Dynamic Learning Pathway)

Location:

William Penn High School

Start Date:

August 2026

Reports to:

Principal

Compensation:
Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website

Work Year: 10 months

The Special Education Teacher in the Dynamic Learning Pathway serves as the lead educator in a self-contained classroom at William Penn High School. This position supports students with significant learning needs who are working toward achievement on the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements (EE) and earning a Diploma of Alternative Achievement Standards. The teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality, specialized instruction based on the district-approved curriculum while addressing each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Instruction includes core academic content as well as the development of functional life skills, including communication, self-advocacy, social skills, daily living skills, and independent decision making to support students in becoming as independent as possible. In addition, the position emphasizes vocational readiness and real‑world learning experiences. The teacher provides instruction in workplace readiness, vocational exploration, and job-related skills, while facilitating community-based learning opportunities and community trips that allow students to practice functional skills, social interaction, and workplace behaviors in authentic settings.

• Must be eligible or hold valid State of Delaware certification as a Teacher of Exceptional Children K-12 and a Core Content Area (Middle or Secondary Level).
• 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based instructional strategies for students with significant learning needs, including AAC, SDI, and structured literacy and math approaches.
• Experience with or knowledge of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Experience supervising or directing para educators in an instructional setting preferred.
• 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.

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) based on student assessments, present levels, student needs, and progress data, including Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) where applicable.
• Design and deliver specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned with the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements (EE) and IEP goals using district-approved curriculum, evidence-based strategies, assistive technology, and scaffolded supports across Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Vocation - differentiated to each student's level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Integrate functional life skills instruction - including communication, self-advocacy, daily living, and independent decision making - into academic programming.
• Plan and facilitate vocational exploration, workplace readiness, and community-based learning experiences that allow students to practice skills in authentic settings.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments - including IEP progress monitoring, literacy and math assessments, benchmark assessments - to drive instructional decisions.
• Maintain accurate and timely data records, report student progress to families and the district in accordance with IEP requirements and state timelines.
• Participate in IEP meetings,…