Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Consultative

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Delaware Schools Consortium invites an experienced Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities to join a dedicated teaching team. The role focuses on delivering a thoughtful educational program for students with learning disabilities in alignment with standards and district expectations.

The position emphasizes developing inclusive lesson plans, maintaining accurate progress records, and collaborating with families to promote student achievement and community support.

Qualifications

• Candidate holds or is eligible for Delaware Exceptional Children licensure in Special Education.
• Experience using student information systems for progress and grade reporting.
• Proven ability to deliver differentiated instruction in a classroom setting.
• Strong classroom management and leadership with collaborative skills.
• Ability to motivate students and communicate effectively with families.
• Record of professional conduct and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and unit lesson plans aligned to curriculum while integrating technology.
• Maintain accurate records of student achievement and behavior; prepare progress reports.
• Provide timely, specific feedback to promote student engagement and achievement.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with staff to support students.
• Engage in extracurricular participation and professional development activities.
• Plan for substitutes and align instruction with state standards across content areas.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Skills

SIS proficiency

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Relationship building

Communication with parents

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Tools

Student Information Systems

Job description

Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Consultative JobID: 36594

• Position Type:
  Elementary School/ Special Education

Job Goal: To provide students with learning disabilities a designated educational program in order to progress toward educational goals established with the students' needs in mind.

Job Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• 2. Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and/or certification in Delaware as an Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
• 3. Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and classwork documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.
• 4. Exceptional classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, leadership, and technical skills; and the ability to utilize differentiated instructional methods to engage students in positive learning experiences.
• 5. Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
• 6. Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented, and aligned with curriculum and integrate technology; maintain a pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences, and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.
2. Create and maintain a classroom environment to encourage all students to be engaged and work toward meeting the standards; maintain accurate, thorough records of student achievement and behavioral performance; and complete progress and grade reports promptly and as scheduled using automated systems.
3. Promote a high rate of student interest and provide prompt and specific feedback in a constructive manner and opportunities for active participation; demonstrate fairness and consistency in dealing with students; and speak and write clearly, correctly, and at an appropriate level for student understanding.
4. Comply with policies, regulations, and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
5. Display high-level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record; and participate in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.
6. Continue to grow as a professional educator with classes/workshops for professional development in specific areas of interest and/or need and coaching and feedback from administrators and peers.
7. Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the state content standards in the core content areas as well as in the specific content area.
8. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.