Empower HS Students: Special Education Teacher

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover High School, in the Capital School District, seeks a Special Education Teacher to join the faculty for a 10-month term. The role focuses on delivering instruction to students with disabilities, planning individualized programs, and coordinating with families and school staff.

The successful candidate will meet Delaware certification requirements, pass Praxis II exams, and contribute to a supportive learning environment that aligns with the district’s mission.

Qualifications

• Meets Delaware Exceptional Children K-12 certification requirements.
• Strong content knowledge in special education.
• Successful completion of Praxis II exams.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with disabilities.
• 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 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.
• Establish and maintain open basis of communication with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day consistent with contract obligations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Special education certification

Praxis II completion

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Delaware Exceptional Children K-12 certification

Job description

Dover High School, in the Capital School District, seeks a Special Education Teacher to join the faculty for a 10-month term. The role focuses on delivering instruction to students with disabilities, planning individualized programs, and coordinating with families and school staff.

The successful candidate will meet Delaware certification requirements, pass Praxis II exams, and contribute to a supportive learning environment that aligns with the district’s mission.