Special Education Teachers

GENERAL INFORMATION: Sussex Consortium Special Education Teachers Full time, Permanent School Year SALARY: State and Local salary based on educational experience. For approximate salary, click here: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education Must hold or be eligible for state of Delaware initial or continuing license Must hold or be eligible for state of Delaware certification as a Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12) Must have student teaching on a transcript Must have certification in a content area Must be able to successfully complete and maintain certification in the district approved behavioral intervention program applicable for the setting (e.g. Safe & Positive Approaches to Behavior) General Description: The Special Education Teacher will provide special education services and instruction to students; including Math, ELA (English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. They will write and gather data for the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and ensure that students are receiving the services required. They will participate as a member of a team and collaborate with other staff to meet the unique needs of all of the students. In addition, they will correspond with families to ensure a strong home-school connection. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Select instructional goals that are aligned with the Delaware content standards and the district or charter school's curricula. Goals are appropriate for the learners and reflect high expectations for all students, consistent with State Assessment levels of performance where applicable. Plan for learning activities that align with the instructional goals and support student learning. Instructional planning shows a structure and selection of materials and activities that support student learning relative to the district or charter school's curricula. Show knowledge of content and how to teach it to a variety of learners. The teacher's plans include natural connections among content areas that deepen student learning. The content taught must be aligned to the District's curriculum. Show knowledge of student developmental characteristics; approaches to learning, knowledge, and skills; interests; cultural heritage; and, where applicable, State Assessment performance levels. Create and/or select assessments that are congruent with instructional goals, criteria, and standards. The teacher plans for the use of formative and summative assessments of the teacher's students. Have clearly defined procedures for managing learning time, transitions between learning events, and routines that maximize learning time. Establish behavioral expectations and consequences and monitor student conduct. Teacher responds to student behavior in appropriate and effective ways to minimize disruptions. Create an atmosphere in which learning is valued. Teacher-to-student and student-to-student interactions show rapport that is grounded in mutual respect. Organizes, allocates, and manages physical space to create a safe learning environment. Use physical resources to contribute to effective instruction and make resources accessible to all students. Teach content that is appropriate, clear, and linked to student knowledge and experience. Content is aligned with the district or charter school's curricula. Activities and assignments engage all students. Instructional materials are suitable to the instructional goals. The instruction is coherent and paced appropriately for all students. Have a repertoire of instructional strategies and make use of them to make modifications to lessons as needed. Teacher differentiates instruction based on learner characteristics and achievement data. Communication, both written and verbal, that is clear and appropriate to students' ages, backgrounds, and levels of understanding. Use questions that are appropriate to the content and level of students' understanding. Teacher encourages students to pose their own questions and is responsive to student questions. Teacher facilitates student-led discussions. Make the criteria of the assessment known to the students, monitor the students' progress, provide descriptive feedback, promote student self-assessment, and use data to plan future instruction. Share information about the school's educational program and expectations for student performance. Develop a mechanism for two-way communication with families about student progress, behavior, and personal needs or concerns. Keep records of IEP data, attendance, disciplinary actions, emergency contact information, and personal information. Teacher shares relevant information with appropriate school personnel. Choose and participate in professional development that is aligned with his or her professional needs and aligned with the needs of the school, district or charter school, or students. Engage in reflective thinking as an individual, as a team participant, or as a school community member with the goal of improving instruction and learning for all students Professional Responsibilities Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships. Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions. Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Able to work independently and exercise initiative. Able to maintain confidentiality. Willingness to continue professional growth and development. Able to work with other cultures represented in the community Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities Knowledge Familiarity with the IEP Process and State and Federal regulations. Understanding of Equity initiatives & resources that promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards leading the District's efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees and the community. Must possess a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Special Education, 504, and School Law. Advocate of the Leader in Me School Wide Philosophy Must be aware of relevant policies and procedures mandated by the State of DE including Comprehensive School Safety Program and Delaware Emergency Management Agency that promotes a safe school environment and includes training in areas such as; The RAVE Panic App, Navigate360, School Emergency Plans, Suicide Response, Child Abuse Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, & Safe Positive Approach to Behavior. Must have experience and a working knowledge of e-School and data management systems in addition to Google Docs to monitor and track student data related to school discipline and climate. Skills Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said. Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties. Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person Abilities Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time. Oral comprehension - Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral expression - Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required. SUBSTITUTES ARE CONSIDERED EXTERNAL AND MUST SUBMIT AN EXTERNAL APPLICATION. Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by March 22, 2024. When applying online you must: 1. Apply for the desired vacancy. 2. You are encouraged to upload a current letter of interest for the position you are applying. 3. Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification. The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements. A satisfactory Criminal Background Check, DE Child Protection Registry, and TB test are required for all new employees. The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.