Teacher of Exceptional Children Special Education - Integrated Science

FLSA Status:

Exempt

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:

Job Goal:   To ensure that lessons and teaching strategies in the specific content area are modified to meet the students' needs so that they can succeed academically.

Job Qualifications:  

1.      Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Education.

2.      Possess or be eligible for certification in the area of Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher and Integrated Science in Delaware.

3.      Possess or be eligible for No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Designation in the content area of Science .

4.      Mastery of the necessary content knowledge and skills to successfully teach and deliver exceptional standards-based instruction that ensures academic growth.

5.      Experience with individualized education program (IEP) processes, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the state curriculum standards and assurance in compliance with all Federal and State laws and/or regulations.

6.      Demonstrates success in improving student achievement.

7.      Proficiency in automated student information systems for progress and grade reporting and class work documentation and ability to integrate technology into instructional delivery.

8.      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.

9.      Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.

10.    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 pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; and check for student understanding and convey appropriately high expectations for students.

2.      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 specific content area.

3.      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.

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; and participate in extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles outside the classroom.

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.