Special Programs Foundations Teacher

Appoquinimink School District; Townsend (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Appoquinimink School District seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to design, implement, and assess instruction aligned with Delaware standards and Dynamic Learning Maps. You will address student needs outlined in IEPs, maintain records and collaborate with the IEP team to monitor progress, using data-driven assessment and technology to support inclusive, effective instruction.

Experience with co‑teaching models and effective communication with families and staff is essential to

Qualifications

• Must hold state certification in elementary and special education.
• Knowledge of Delaware Content Standards, Dynamic Learning Maps, Assessment & Accountability.
• Understanding of best practices in special education.
• Familiarity with IDEA and IEP implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design instruction aligned to state/district standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote student learning.
• Provide instruction per each student's IEP.
• Keep accurate records and monitor progress through data.
• Collaborate with IEP team members (SLP, OT, PT, etc.).
• Differentiate and modify instruction; use co-teaching models.
• Integrate technology in instruction.
• Engage in professional development and district/school committees.

Skills

Content pedagogy

Confidentiality

IEP implementation

Data collection

Collaboration

Co-teaching

Technology in instruction

Communication

Education

Delaware Elementary & Special Education Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Special Education Teacher is to design, implement, and assess instruction which is aligned with Delaware content standards and Dynamic Learning Maps, address the needs outlined in students' IEPs and increase student achievement. The Special Education Teacher shall enforce the State rules and regulations and district policies to ensure the operation of the educational program.

Salary Range

The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales.

Training

Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety‑Care or a similar competency‑based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment.

Compliance – Licensure / Certification / Permit

Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination.

Essential Duties And 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.
• Establish and maintain a positive, collaborative rapport and communication with students, school personnel and parents.
• Facilitate communicate for all students using verbal or augmentative communication means with support from Speech/language Pathologist.
• 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.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, and school staff to ensure the implementation of special education services, supports, and accommodations.
• Participate and serve as an integral part of the IEP team.
• Develop standards‑based, measurable IEP goals based on data and individual instructional needs.
• Engage in ongoing monitoring of student progress through structured data collection.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management of student behaviors.
• Plan and use classroom time effectively.
• Implement School Board and school based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Work closely with regular education teachers, special education staff and outside resources to assist students with disabilities.
• Integrate technology in instruction.
• Work continuously toward self‑improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities.
• Participate in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth.
• Communicate curriculum and student related information effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Supervisor of Special Education Services.

Minimum 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.

Minimum Qualifications For International Applicants

• Preferred: Transcripts to be translated prior to submission of job application. Please submit translation with job application submission items.
• REQUIRED: When completing and submitting application, make sure you have answered all questions regarding international applicants.
• REQUIRED: Review information as listed on State of Delaware's Department of Education DEEDS website regarding Non‑U.S. Application Certification, see link below.
• https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3505#:~:text=DEEDS%20Online%20Application%20for%20Non%2DU.S.%20Applicants&text=All%20new%20applicants%20need%20to,which%20the%20applicant%20is%20applying
• Please Note: Not all universities will accept all Department of Education‑approved transcript evaluation vendors. Therefore, please be sure to reach out to our Human Resources Department prior to securing a vendor for this task. We will help to make sure you are using the correct vendor needed.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Pre‑employment Requirements

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nondiscrimination Disclosure

The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions set forth in the negotiated contract between the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education and the corresponding workgroup union/association, if applicable.