Special Programs Foundations Teacher at Appoquinimink School District in Odessa, DE

Job description

Special Programs Foundations Teacher POSITION OVERVIEW The Special Education Teacher is to design, implement, and assess instruction which is aligned with Delaware content standards and Dynamic Learning Maps, address the needs outlined in students' IEPs and increase student achievement. The Special Education Teacher shall enforce the State rules and regulations and district policies to ensure the operation of the educational program. SALARY RANGE The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales TRAINING Appoquinimink School District may require you to be trained in Safety-Care or a similar competency-based crisis prevention intervention training program as a condition of your continued employment. COMPLIANCE - LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / PERMIT Failure to meet or maintain any of the licensing or certification Minimum Qualifications listed further below in this job posting may result in the withdrawal of the job offer prior to employment or termination of employment if already hired. The district reserves the right to assess compliance at any time. If deficiencies are identified, employees may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Additionally, any misrepresentation or failure to disclose relevant information during the hiring process may be considered grounds for immediate rescission of the offer or termination. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate: Display content/pedagogy knowledge in designing instruction that matches state and district curriculum. Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and an atmosphere that promotes student learning. Provide educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to his/her IEP. Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc. as required by Delaware Statutes and policies, Federal Regulations, School Board Policy and IEP requirements to monitor student progress. Establish and maintain a positive, collaborative rapport and communication with students, school personnel and parents. Facilitate communicate for all students using verbal or augmentative communication means with support from Speech/language Pathologist. Collaborate with IEP team members to ensure students are receiving the supports they need to make meaningful progress. IEP members include but are not limited to: Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Physical Therapist Differentiate and modify instruction based off the Dynamic Learning Maps to meet individual student needs. Support colleagues in differentiating and modifying instruction to meet the learning needs to students with disabilities. Use co-teaching models while teaching with general education teachers. Collaborate with parents, administrators, and school staff to ensure the implementation of special education services, supports, and accommodations. Participate and serve as an integral part of the IEP team. Develop standards-based, measurable IEP goals based on data and individual instructional needs. Engage in ongoing monitoring of student progress through structured data collection. Demonstrate effective classroom management of student behaviors. Plan and use classroom time effectively. Implement School Board and school based policies and procedures in order to uphold school regulations. Work closely with regular education teachers, special education staff and outside resources to assist students with disabilities. Integrate technology in instruction. Work continuously toward self-improvement through the active pursuit of professional development activities. Participate in district and school level committees designed to foster continuing improvement and growth. Communicate curriculum and