Overview
Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education (5 Positions) JobID: 35081. Location: Bush Early Education Center at Darley Road.
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Job Goal
Utilize the Creative Curriculum for Preschoolers and Breakthrough to Literacy programs. Individualized instruction and low student to teacher ratio assist students to develop the readiness skills needed to enter kindergarten. Preschoolers with disabilities/challenges have the opportunity of being in an inclusive setting with \"typical\" peers. Special education services are provided within the classroom setting.
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education.
* Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and/or certification in Delaware for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.
* 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.
* Outstanding ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
* Commendable history of effective leadership, extra-curricular participation, an acceptable attendance record, and exemplary performance.
Essential Functions
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Comply with policies, regulations and procedures of school district and building; communicate effectively with parents and work collaboratively with staff.
* 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.
* 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.
* Perform other duties and/or complete special projects as assigned.
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