Special Education Teacher

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is looking for an Education Teacher to support the Hospital School Program in Wilmington, Delaware. This role is integral in adapting and developing educational material for hospitalized patients, ensuring they continue their education during treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education, a Delaware Teaching License, and experience with pediatric populations. Responsibilities include planning individualized educational plans and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance patient learning.

Qualifications

• Proficient in adapting educational materials for hospitalized children.
• Experience in developing Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pediatric education management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement education for hospitalized children.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit unique learning needs.
• Evaluate educational outcomes and document teaching methods.
• Consult with hospital staff and parents on educational services.

Skills

Adaptability to individual learning needs

Proficiency in teaching K-12

Assessment and evaluation skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education

Delaware Teaching License

Job description

Join our team as an Education Teacher! This position supports the Hospital School Program patients, primarily in the rehabilitation inpatient and outpatient units. This position works 8‑4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday and is a 12‑month role.

The Hospital School Teacher will adapt and develop educational material to meet the unique needs of hospitalized children who may be admitted for treatment for chronic or acute illness, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, brain and spinal tumors, transplanted organs and many other disorders. The Teacher will work with already established educational material from patients enrolled schools and, if present, may follow the patients established Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to assist students in reaching their full learning potential. Hospital School Teachers must be proficient in facilitating educational materials in all grades K‑12.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and document an individualized plan to continue the education of hospitalized children who are patients of AIDHC rehabilitation unit or admitted into the Comprehensive Outpatient Program (CORP). Support needs outside of the rehabilitation program as needed.
• Assess how each student learns best and adapt teaching methods to fit unique learning need.
• Develop and plan creative teaching and learning activities based upon individual assessment and home school district instructional information.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic educational and cognitive aptitude tests, if applicable.
• Evaluate and summarize outcomes of school based teaching methods.
• Work closely with hospital staff, parents and school professionals to plan educational services provided to students post‑discharge. Consulting with general education teachers on an as needed basis.
• Participate in planning and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP), if applicable.
• Document in Medical Record services provided to patients.
• Complete annual continuing education necessary for obtained certification(s).
• Maintain personal organization of teaching statistics for monthly reports.
• Participate in staff functions, i.e. staff meetings and huddles, when available.
• Supervise volunteers in the school program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education, or related instructional field of study required.
• Delaware Teaching License and certification in Special Education required.
• Preferred specialty certifications in field of study, i.e. foreign language, math, traumatic brain injury, etc.
• A minimum of 3 years in management within a pediatric population is desired.