Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Teacher K12

COMPENSATION: Pays up to $60 per hour

Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible for a valid Delaware teaching license and be certified School Teacher in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1521.

AND

• Experience working with students who receive special education services.
• Be able to perform essential job functions including exerting between 20-50 lbs. of force and assisting students with mobility and transitions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instruct in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to pupils using approved curriculum and appropriate learning activities in both self-contained and inclusion classroom.
• Work collaboratively with paraprofessionals and related service staff to provide comprehensive special education services to students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policies and administrative regulations.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Participate in professional growth activities.

Required Clearances:

• FBI Criminal Background Check
• Child Protection Registry Check
• Physician’s Health Certification
• TB Test
• Verification of Credentials and Past Employment
• Adherence to School Policies

Compensation: Pays up to $60/hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• Lesson planning: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Delaware SPED Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person