SPED ELA Teacher (7th–8th Grade | Push-In/Pull-Out)

Position: SPED ELA Teacher (7th–8th Grade | Push-In/Pull-Out)

Compensation: Pays up to $65 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of middle school students with special needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for our 7th/8th Grade ELA (English Language Arts) classroom. If you’re committed to fostering academic achievement and character development in a positive learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As a Special Education Teacher, your role will include, but is not limited to:

Academic Achievement and Character Development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment

• Motivate students to reach high academic and behavioral standards

• Engage students and families in the development of academic success and the School's Core Values

• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention strategies

• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade/subject teams

• Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events

• Lead daily student CREW sessions to help students build positive relationships with peers and adults, aligning with the school-wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship

• Provide differentiated instruction to ensure that all students demonstrate 1.5 years of growth as measured by NWEA’s MAP assessment to close the achievement gap

• Serve as the “owner” of all special education-related services, including writing and implementing rigorous, standards-driven Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), managing legal documents related to IEPs and 504 plans, liaising with external service providers, ensuring compliance with mandates, and coordinating the annual IEP review process

• Participate in evaluations using the Teaching Excellence Framework

Professional Growth and Development

• Collaborate with instructional coaches, grade-level chairs, and school teams to continuously improve instructional practices, culture-building efforts, and leadership skills

• Participate enthusiastically in all professional development sessions, team planning meetings, and data analysis discussions

• Act as a school-wide partner in raising student achievement and character for all students by reinforcing school-wide expectations and volunteering for additional activities to enhance school culture

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills

• High level of personal organization and planning

• Team player with maturity, humility, grit, flexibility, follow-through, a sense of humor, openness to feedback, and a “roll-up-my-sleeves” attitude

• Strong belief in the School's mission and educational model

• Mastery of subject matter with enthusiasm for teaching

Educational Background and Requirements

• Two years of teaching experience highly preferred with a proven record of high achievement

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field

• Special Education certification within the State of Delaware