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SPED Teacher (Grade 3)

SPED Teacher (Grade 3)

Focused StaffingWilmington, DE, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Special Education Teacher (Grade 3)

Compensation : Pays up to $60 per hour

Job Type : Full-time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of elementary students with special needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for our Grade 3 classroom. If you’re committed to fostering academic achievement and character development in a positive learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

As a Special Education Teacher, your role will include, but is not limited to :

Academic Achievement and Character Development :

  • Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
  • Motivate students to reach high academic and behavioral standards.
  • Engage students and families in the development of academic success and the School's Core Values.
  • Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention strategies.
  • Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade / subject teams.
  • Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events.
  • Lead daily student CREW sessions to help students build positive relationships with peers and adults, aligning with the school-wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship.
  • Provide differentiated instruction to ensure that all students demonstrate 1.5 years of growth as measured by NWEA’s MAP assessment to close the achievement gap.
  • Serve as the “owner” of all special education-related services, including writing and implementing rigorous, standards-driven Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), managing legal documents related to IEPs and 504 plans, liaising with external service providers, ensuring compliance with mandates, and coordinating the annual IEP review process.
  • Participate in evaluations using the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Professional Growth and Development :

  • Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade-level chairs, and school teams to continuously improve instructional practices, culture-building efforts, and leadership skills.
  • Participate enthusiastically in all professional development sessions, team planning meetings, and data analysis discussions.
  • Act as a school-wide partner in raising student achievement and character for all students by reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering for additional activities to enhance school culture.

    • Skills and Characteristics :

  • Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
  • High level of personal organization and planning.
  • Team player with maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, a sense of humor, openness to feedback, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude.
  • Strong belief in the School's mission and educational model.
  • Mastery of subject matter with enthusiasm for teaching.

    • Educational Background and Requirements :

  • Two years of teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high achievement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
  • Eligible for certification within the State of Delaware.
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