Emotional Support Classroom Teacher – Special Education Certification

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Emotional Support Classroom Teacher Special Education Certification Required

• Position Type:
  Teaching/Professional Positions/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Silver Lake Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  26-27 SY
• Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Emotional Support Classroom Teacher Special Education Certification Required

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure Success for Every Student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.

Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link:
Salary Scales

TRAINING

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Provides support for students with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Plans accommodations and develops instruction to support individual education plans.
• Collaborates with general education teachers, clinicians, and behavior interventionist to foster a positive learning environment
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative rapport and communication with students, school personnel, and parents.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities by communicating expectations of appropriate behavior.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Plans and uses classroom time effectively.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures to uphold school regulations.
• Integrates technology in instruction.
• Communicates curriculum and student related information effectively in oral and written form.
• Implements de-escalation strategies and manages classroom behavior using safety care training strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• Hold or eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification in the identified content area
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative…