Teacher - Special Education - Specialized Program - B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

Job Description

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 for Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
3. Delaware certification for Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Disabilities, preferred.
4. Previous teaching experience with students with autism and or severe disabilities, preferred.
5. Demonstrated ability in 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.
6. Ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
7. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work schedule of paraeducators within the assigned program. 

Essential Functions: 

1. Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with Common Core State Standards/Grade Band Extensions and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; convey appropriately high expectations for students.

   1. Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the Common Core State Standards/Grade Band Extensions.
   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. Ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of academic skills, vocational skills and activities of daily living.
   4. 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.
   5. Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
   6. Display high level professional conduct and image at all times; establish and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
   7. 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.
   8. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.