Special Education Teacher$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!Start your journey with purpose. Join Kuumba Academy Charter School and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus as a valued member of our team.
- Job Overview :
Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to join our collaborative and mission-driven team. At Kuumba, we believe every child deserves an excellent education and the support to thrive. The ideal candidate will show a relentless commitment to student achievement, a deep understanding of diverse learning needs, and the ability to inspire and empower all learners.
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on students' lives — and be part of a supportive, values-driven community — we want to hear from you!
- What You'll Do : Academic Achievement & Character Development
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
- Motivate and support students to meet high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Collaborate with families to invest them in their child's growth and Kuumba's Core Values.
- Use data to drive instruction, monitor progress, and adjust strategies.
- Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade and subject teams.
- Ensure student accountability during all transitions, school trips, and events.
- Special Education Responsibilities
- Deliver research-based, individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP.
- Develop and implement comprehensive IEPs, including goals, instructional strategies, and service needs.
- Assess student progress and adjust instruction as needed to support mastery of IEP goals.
- Employ a variety of teaching methods and tools to support diverse learning styles.
- Collaborate with support staff, general education teachers, and families to ensure student success.
- Professional Growth & School Leadership
- Partner with instructional coaches, grade-level leads, and school leaders to refine teaching practices.
- Engage in regular professional development, team planning, and data analysis sessions.
- Support school-wide culture by reinforcing expectations and volunteering for community events and leadership opportunities.
- Participate in the DTGSS teacher evaluation process for continuous growth.
- What You Bring :
- Strong instructional and classroom management skills
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and reflective
- Collaborative team player with grit, humility, flexibility, and a sense of humor
- Deep belief in Kuumba's mission and commitment to educational equity
- Mastery of subject matter and a genuine passion for teaching
- Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field (Master's preferred)
- Certified in Special Education in the state of Delaware
- At least two years of teaching experience (preferred), with a proven track record of student achievement
- Why Join Kuumba Academy?
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- for qualified new hires
- A mission-driven team focused on closing opportunity gaps
- Collaborative, supportive, and values-based school culture
- Ongoing professional development and coaching
- A chance to make a tangible difference in students' lives every single day
If you're ready to be part of something meaningful and help every child reach their full potential — apply today!
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $50,504.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits : - 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location : In person