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Special Education Teacher - Blades Elementary - for the 2025-2026 School year

Seaford School District
Full-time
On-site
Delaware, United States

  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching - Professional Staff/Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

  • Date Posted:
      6/9/2025

  • Location:
      Blades Elementary School
    (High-Needs School)

  • Date Available:
      25-26

  • Closing Date:
      06/19/2025

    •   Special Education Teacher (Blades Elementary)

    Educating children in grades preschool to twelfth grade who are diagnosed with a number of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

    Essential Functions
    • Develops and administers school 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 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.

    Additional Duties
    Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other district office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                    Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment
    Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

    Travel Requirements
    Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
    • Knowledge of 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.
    • Develops and adheres to Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accomodations and goals for an individual child.
    • Meets with parents and staff regarding the plan and make necessary adjustments throughout the year.
    • Work with children who can vary from mild to severe disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals
    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards  Works in standard office and school building environments.
                 
    Qualifications Profile
    • Certification/License:
    • Delaware State Certification as:  (DE 1571) Special Education Teacher of Students - (See attached)
    • Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
    Education
    • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Exceptional Children/Special Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment. 
       
    • TEMPORARY POSITION:        No
                  Note:   All temporary positions will end on June 30th.
       
      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.
    All final candidates for employment must have a satisfactory criminal background check before being placed on contract/payroll as per State of Delaware regulations. Candidates must call the Delaware State Police at (800) 464-4357 to make an appointment.  The cost of the criminal background check is $65 (expense borne by the prospective employee).  Final candidates must also receive a satisfactory child protection registry check.

    Final candidates must also produce documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.
     
    The State of Delaware has initiated a lag pay policy which means that new employees will receive the first paycheck at the end of the second pay period of work. 
     
    The Seaford School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to fill or not fill a position,  to modify the job requirements within one's primary area of certification, and to reject any or all applications for just cause.
     
    The State of Delaware does not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities in its programs or services.  Persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resource and Public Information Office, at (302) 629-4587, as soon as possible to request an auxiliary aid or service.
     
    The Seaford School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital or handicapped status in accordance with state and federal laws.  This policy shall apply to recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure and probation, and other terms and conditions of employment over which the district has jurisdiction.  Inquiries should be directed to:  Director of Personnel, 390 North Market Street Ext., Seaford, DE 19973.  Phone:  (302) 629-4587.

    School Configurations:
    West Seaford Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
    Blades Elementary School - Kindergarten through Grade 2
    Central Elementary School - Grade 3 through  Grade 5
    Frederick Douglass Elementary School - Grade 3 through Grade 5
    Seaford Middle School - Grade 6 through Grade 8
    Seaford High School - Grade 9 through Grade 12
     
    DISCLAIMER: If there is any conflict in interpretation between this posting and information from the Delaware Department of Education, the Delaware Department of Education prevails.
     
     
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    FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
    EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICAITON Professional - Teacher
    POSITION TITLE Special Education Teacher Elementary
    MANAGEMENT POSITION? (Y/N) N
    CONTRACTUAL?  Y/N Y
    PAY SCALE Teacher
    FLSA STATUS (Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
    MONTHS EMPLOYED 10 
    DAYS EMPLOYED 188 (pro-rated if start date after 1st day)
    JOB CODE P22220 Elementary Consultative
     
    DEPARTMENT 952300500
    REVISED 9/2017

     
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