Delaware Department of Education

SY 26-27 - Meadowood Program - Elementary Special Education Teacher

Delaware Department of Education  •  Dover, DE (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Meadowood Program - Elementary Special Education Teacher

School Year 2026-2027

Overview:

  • Design and implement instructional program for students with intellectual disabilities that incorporates students' individualized education program
  • Adapting materials from general education classroom
  • Develop IEPs and monitor student progress
  • Effective implementation of behavioral intervention strategies
  • Work collaboratively with speech, occupational and physical therapists
  • Manage paraprofessional staff assigned to classroom
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing
  • Administer alternate assessment
  • Lifting, positioning, feeding, diapering, assist with personal hygiene routines, physical education activities (including swimming)
  • Successful implementation of approved de-escalation and restraint techniques

Qualifications: Must be Certified in Special Education and highly qualified in General Elementary.

Required Certificate(s):(One or more are required to qualify for this position.)Delaware Advanced License

Delaware Continuing License

Delaware Initial License

Out of State Teaching LicenseAdditional/Optional Certificate(s):

(One or more are required to qualify for this position.)Required Endorsement(s):(One or more are required to qualify for this position.)DEEL Elementary Teacher

DEEXSE Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher

Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe DisabilitiesAdditional/Optional Endorsement(s):

(All listed items are optional and not required to qualify for this position.)

REQUIREMENTS:

External Applicants:

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:

Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools

https://www.joindelawareschools.org/

Letter of Interest

Resume'

Contact Information:

Kathie Mattix, Principal for Special Programs

First State School

Meadowood Program

Project SEARCH

302-454-3400

Kathleen.mattix@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: When Filled

Delaware Department of Education

About Delaware Department of Education

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) provides educational support to residents from birth through adulthood. DDOE supports Delaware public schools – which includes 19 school districts and 23 charter schools – with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life.

DDOE additionally manages educator licensure and certification, registers homeschools, facilitates adult and prison education programs, supports early learning and higher education institutes, and facilitates additional programs as outlined in Delaware Code.

Delaware education policies, laws, and regulations are often formed in partnership with local educators and stakeholders, the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA).

In Delaware, any child between age five and 16 is required to attend a public school, homeschool or other non-public option.

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Year Founded
1898
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