Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Consultative

Delmar School District; Green Acres (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar School District's Special Education program seeks an enthusiastic Elementary School SPED teacher to support students with disabilities at Carrcroft Elementary, within the Brandywine District.

The chosen candidate will develop inclusive lessons, use technology, maintain records, collaborate with families and staff, and contribute to a positive learning community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• Be eligible for Delaware Exceptional Children licensure/certification.
• Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress reporting and documentation.
• Outstanding classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery and leadership.
• Ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents.
• Commendable history of effective leadership, extracurricular participation, attendance, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and unit lesson plans aligned with curriculum and integrate technology.
• Create and maintain a classroom environment and maintain records of achievement and progress.
• Provide feedback and promote student engagement; maintain high expectations.
• Comply with district policies and communicate with parents; collaborate with staff.
• Display professional conduct and participate in extracurricular activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and seek coaching from administrators and peers.
• Plan for substitute coverage and align lessons to state standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Leadership

Relationship building

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Delaware Exceptional Children licensure/certification

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Consultative JobID: 37292

• Position Type:
  Elementary School/ Special Education


• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026


• Location:
  Carrcroft Elementary School


• Date Available:
  10/2026


• District:
  Brandywine School District

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 an 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.