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Math, Special Education Teacher- Special Education Certification Required 
Louis L. Redding Middle School

POSITION OVERVIEW 
Under direction of the Building Principal and Supervisor of Special Education Services, the Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher.  Monitors and evaluates outcomes for students with disabilities.  Assists in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
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 
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Provides a safe and encouraging learning environment to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Displays content/pedagogy knowledge in designing instruction that matches state and district curriculum.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Provides instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff: assigns activities, provides guidance and instructional oversight.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning.
• Keeps accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to monitor student progress.
• Establishes and maintains a positive, collaborative rapport and communication with students, school personnel and parents.
• Supports colleagues in differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs to students with disabilities.
• Collaborates with parents, administrators, and school staff to ensure the implementation of special education services, supports, and accommodations.
• Attends and serves as an integral part of the IEP team.
• Develops standards-based, measurable IEP goals based on data and individual instructional needs.
• Engages in ongoing monitoring of student progress through structured data collection.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities by communicating expectations of appropriate behavior.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Plans and uses classroom time effectively.
• Implements School Board and school-based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations.
• Works closely with regular education teachers, special education staff and outside resources to assist students with disabilities.
• Integrates technology in instruction.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, differentiated instruction, changes in educational policy, and other information as may be necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
• Participates in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth.
• Communicates curriculum and student related information effectively in oral and written form.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and/or Supervisor of Special Education Services.

 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Hold or eligible for State of Delaware teacher certification in Special Education
• Thorough knowledge of IDEA and IEP implementation
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject content, curriculum, methodology of effective teaching
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skilled in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Demonstrate skill in oral and written communications, excellent human relations skills

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

• Preferred:  Transcripts to be reviewed/evaluated prior to submission of job application this should be completed by a Department of Education approved professional organization (details listed in website link below); Please submit review/evaluation 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
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. 
APPLICATION PROCESS

• Visit us at https://www.applitrack.com/apposchooldistrict/onlineapp/
• Locate job of interest
• Select apply
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