2026-2027 Special Education Teacher(s)

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a Middle School/School of Excellence, 10-month term, starting August 2026. Salary follows the current teacher salary schedule.

The role requires meeting Delaware Exceptional Children K-12 certification, with preferred Autism Severe Intellectual Disability certification, and Praxis II completion. Responsibilities include inclusive teaching, planning, and progress reporting, aligning with district goals.

Qualifications

• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for Exceptional Children K-12.
• Preferred certification for Autism Severe Intellectual Disability.
• Strong content knowledge of special education.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exam.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in an inclusive setting.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and –in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Praxis II

Strong content knowledge of special ed

Education

Delaware certification for Exceptional Children K-12

Autism Severe Intellectual Disability certification

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 5/29/2026
• Location: Middle School - School of Excellence
• Date Available: August 2026
• District: Capital School District

Description: Special Education Teacher(s) - job code 62420 or 41800

Terms of Employment: 10 month employee (temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers)

Reports to: Building Principal

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

• Meets certification requirements of the State of Delaware for Exceptional Children K-12.
• Preferred certification for Autism Severe Intellectual Disability
• Strong content knowledge of special education.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exam

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach students in an inclusive setting.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and –in harmony with the goals—establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• With notice and consistent with employment commitments, is available to students and parents, within reason, for educational related purposes outside the instructional day
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Checkfor the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The Capital 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. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone [phone]