Certified Special Education Teacher - Urgently Needed

Society for Conservation Biology; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is urgently looking for a Special Education Teacher to develop structured learning environments and promote student achievement. This full-time position requires a strong commitment to educational growth, classroom management, and collaboration within the school. The successful candidate will create individualized plans to foster success and engage with families, aiming to close achievement gaps.

Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Eligible for certification within the State of Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and motivate students.
• Design and implement IEPs and coordinate annual reviews.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Instructional skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Certified Special Education Teacher - Urgently Needed

Position: Special Education Teacher

Compensation: Pays up to $60 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities of Teachers Include but Are Not Limited to:

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment
• Motivate students to achieve high academic and behavioral standards
• Invest students and families in the development of academic success and the school's core values
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams
• Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events
• Plan and lead student CREW activities daily to foster positive relationships, aligning with the school-wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship
• Provide differentiated instruction to ensure all students demonstrate 1.5 years of growth as measured by NWEA's MAP assessment, aiming to close achievement gaps
• Serve as the "owner" of all special education-related services, including writing and implementing rigorous, standards-driven IEPs, managing legal documents, liaising with external service providers, and ensuring compliance with mandates
• Coordinate the annual IEP review process

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade level chairs, and school teams to improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills
• Participate actively in professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings
• Help raise student achievement and character school-wide, reinforcing expectations and volunteering for additional activities to improve school culture

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Team player: maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, sense of humor, openness to feedback, and a proactive attitude
• Strong belief in the school's mission and educational model
• Mastery and enthusiasm for subject matter

Educational Background and Requirements

• Two years of teaching experience 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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