Job Description

Terms of Employment:

10 Months/Year

Benefits Type:

Benefited – Regular Full Time

Reports To:

Building Principal

Salary

Commensurate with the Brandywine School District's Teacher Salary Schedule

To Apply:

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Complete application instructions 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.

1. Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and classwork

documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.

1. 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.

1. Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen

community partnerships.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Comply with policies, regulations, and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with

parents and work collaboratively with staff.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.