Foundations: Special Education Teacher

Appoquinimink School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Appoquinimink School District seeks a dedicated Special Programs Foundations Teacher to design, implement, and assess instruction aligned with state standards and Dynamic Learning Maps, tailored to each IEP.

The role requires collaboration with the IEP team, ongoing progress monitoring, data-driven planning, and effective communication with families and staff to support student success in a inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for State of Delaware Certification as an Elementary and Special Education Teacher.
• Knowledge of Delaware State Content Standards, Dynamic Learning Maps, Assessment & Accountability.
• Knowledge of best practices in special education.
• Thorough knowledge of IDEA and IEP implementation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Display content/pedagogy knowledge in designing instruction that matches state and district curriculum.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Provide educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to his/her IEP.
• Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with IEP team members to ensure students are receiving the supports they need to make meaningful progress. IEP members include but are not limited to: Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Physical Therapist.
• Differentiate and modify instruction based off the Dynamic Learning Maps to meet individual student needs.
• Support colleagues in differentiating and modifying instruction to meet the learning needs to students with disabilities.
• Use co-teaching models while teaching with general education teachers.
• Communicate curriculum and student related information effectively in oral and written form.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Job description

Appoquinimink School District seeks a dedicated Special Programs Foundations Teacher to design, implement, and assess instruction aligned with state standards and Dynamic Learning Maps, tailored to each IEP.

The role requires collaboration with the IEP team, ongoing progress monitoring, data-driven planning, and effective communication with families and staff to support student success in a inclusive learning environment.