Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education Birth to Grade 2

Colonial School District • New Castle, DE

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About The Position

Excellent teachers make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide high-quality instruction and build authentic, loving relationships with students. Position: Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education Birth to Grade 2 Must hold certification with the State of Delaware as an Early Childhood -Special Education Birth to Grade 2 Location: Colwyck School State Date: As soon as possible Reports to: Principal Compensation: Refer to current teacher salary scale on District website Work Year: 10 months POSITION GOAL: To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District's Mission so that maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized. A teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

Requirements

• Must be eligible or hold certification as a Teacher - Early Childhood - Special Education - Birth to Grade 2
• Passed Praxis II for Early Childhood and Exceptional Children
• Bachelor's degree or Master degree
• Student Teaching
• Will be required to apply for Delaware First Certification with State of Delaware
• Additional coursework required for Early Childhood - Special Education Atypical Infants & Toddlers, Emergency Literacy in Reading & Writing, Assessment of Young Children, Differentiated Instruction for Young Children, Consultation or Working with Families
• Proficient in Technology, Microsoft Office Applications, Children's Educational Software etc.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Show evidence of knowledge regarding practices known to be effective in promoting student learning while shows evidence of knowledge while increasing student achievement
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on Child Abuse Registry in the State of Delaware.
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.

Responsibilities

• Delivers instruction based on the general education Curriculum and Common State Standards.
• Develops weekly lesson plans that contain all of the required components
• Delivers instruction utilizing appropriate resources, computers, audio-visual aids, equipment materials technology and instructional strategies to supplement instruction and presentations.
• Provides differentiated instruction based on the student's individual level of functioning and preferred learning modalities.
• Plans and supervises paraprofessionals, volunteers, class projects, field trips visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instructions, demonstrations, and work time that provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Develops and implements a classroom management system
• Provides a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develops, teachers, and reviews clear and concise classroom rules, routines Procedures and expectations.
• Follows the strategies and requirements for effective behavior management, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Assesses students in assigned certification area
• Administers appropriate and required informal and formal assessments based on student needs and State Regulations(SBAC,ELA)
• Collects and interprets data and utilizes it to modify instruction, content, and to report progress to parents and the school district.
• Summarizes assessment results and provides information to other staff members and administrators for IEP development and/or periodic reviews.
• Designs an instructional program based on core curriculum and adapted to meet individuals needs
• Uses assessment and programs monitoring data, designated subject area curriculum as well as the Common Core Standards, benchmarks and eligible content (Reading, Writing, and Speaking & Listening) to develop each student's instructional program.
• Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help
• Works with the IEP team (for identified students) to decide what specially designed instruction and accommodations are needed for the student to be successful.
• Incorporates research-based programs and strategies into the instructional program, which includes Professional Learning Communities. Learning Focused Solutions, and Response to Intervention.
• Collaborates/communicates with related service providers, parents and School district staff.
• Follows the appropriate protocols when questions, issues and/or concerns arise.
• Apprises all parties who have a legitimate educational interest in the student of meetings, concerns, progress and other issues.
• Confers with parents/guardians, teachers, school counselors, specialist, and administrators to resolve student's behavioral and academic problems.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with peers, support staff, parents, administration, agency staff and school district staff.
• Complies with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork within the designated timeline.
• Utilizes all available resource materials (i.e. Employee Handbook, District website, Collaborative Agreement, Professional Code of Conduct, Administrative procedures, School District Board Policies, etc.) to complete required paperwork maintain professionalism and to avoid potential violations/noncompliance.
• Cooperates with Federal, State and Local Agency Personnel during Alternative Education and/or Special Education Compliance Monitoring and/or dispute resolution activities.
• Remains current in certification research, instructional strategies & technology
• Attends in-service programs, mandated trainings and self-selected workshops conferences, courses, etc.
• Reads journal articles investigates internet resources and collaborates with other professionals and/or mentors.
• Keeps certification current and active by monitoring status, including clock hours, on the DEEDS website.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• The opportunity to teach with a very knowledgeable, high-achieving and fun school team.
• An innovative and diverse work atmosphere.
• The ability to grow and learn in a considerate, and open-minded culture with supportive school colleagues.
• Access to new and exciting technologies to use in your classroom daily.
• A competitive salary with generous benefit packages.
• The opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families daily in Delaware.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support