Special Education Teacher

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

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