Special Education Elementary Teacher (Dual Certification in Elementary Education) - West Seaford Elementary - TEMPORARY for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year en Seaford School District

Special Education Elementary Teacher (Dual Certification in Elementary Education) - West Seaford Elementary - TEMPORARY for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the c school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Certification/License:
• Delaware State Certification as a Special Education Teacher and Elementary Teacher - 1521 (See attached)  Information about Delaware Certification/Licensure can be found on the Delaware Department of Education website: https://deeds.doe.k12.de.us/
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
   
• TEMPORARY POSITION:        YES
              Note:   All temporary positions will end on June 30^th.
   
  NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 10 Month - 188 Days
  Note:  Months/days will be pro-rated to start date.
   
  FULL TIME OR PART TIME:    Full Time
   
  ELIGIBLE FOR “STATE SHARE” OF BENEFITS:        Yes
   
  PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION:  Yes
   
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Teacher Certification - Delaware Code Title 14 Section 1500
   
  NOTE:  A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for all employees of the Seaford School District.
   
  APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Interested and qualified candidates should complete an online application. 
   
  NOTE:  Currently employed staff members interested and certified/licensed in this position will be given first consideration and should remit a staff transfer request on the Seaford School District website www.seafordbluejays.org no later than the application closing date referenced above. 
   
  SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  All new state employees will be required to participate in the State of Delaware's Direct Deposit system.  With direct deposit, wage and salary payments are deposited in the employee's bank account via electronic funds transfer.