Teacher - Special Education - Specialized Program - B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

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• Special Education
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JobID:

35080

Position Type:

Elementary School/ Special Education Date Posted:

4/16/2026

Location:

Maple Lane Elementary School Date Available:

08/19/2026

Closing Date:

until filled

District:

Brandywine School District Job Description Position Title:

Teacher â€" Special Education â€" Specialized Program â€"

B.R.I.D.G.E.S

School/Department:

Special Education /

Support Services Supervisory Position:

No FLSA Status:

Exempt Terms of Employment:

10

Months/Year Benefits Type:

Benefited•

Regular Full-Time Reports To:

Building Principal or Supervisor Salary:

Commensurate with the

Brandywine School District's Teacher Salary Schedule To Apply:

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Job Goal:

To provide children, adolescents and young adults with the tools to acquire skills to maximize independence in the areas of academics, socialization, self-control of behavior, activities of daily living, and communication.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Special Education preferred. Possess or be eligible for educator licensure and/or certification in Delaware for Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Delaware certification for Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Disabilities, preferred. Previous teaching experience with students with autism and or severe disabilities, preferred. Demonstrated ability in 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. Ability to motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships. Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work schedule of paraeducators within the assigned program.

Essential Functions:

Develop daily and unit lesson plans and a scope and sequence that are thoughtful, goal-oriented and aligned with Common Core State Standards/Grade Band Extensions and integrate technology; maintain pace of learning and provide opportunities for student differences; convey appropriately high expectations for students. Carefully plan for substitute teachers when unable to attend school and relate lessons to the Common Core State Standards/Grade Band Extensions. 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. Ability to demonstrate a strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities in the areas of academic skills, vocational skills and activities of daily living. 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. 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.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to the finger(s), handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, use fingers to type and/or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 40 pounds. If lifting in excess of this weight is necessary, the assistance of a second person is required. The physical demands of this position will also include the ability of the individual to perform all of the essential functions and related responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment:

This position normally performs the majority of work in a school building or work office environment.

Brandywine School District Employee Responsibilities:

All employees of the Brandywine School District are expected as a requirement of their specific job function to: Represent one's self and the District in a positive and professional manner consistent with a personal commitment to fulfilling the District's mission statement and core values while displaying service and involvement, creativity and innovation, dignity and respect, personal and professional integrity, and a duty to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure. Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the district community in a timely and courteous manner. Maintain current working knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions. Achieve and maintain professional standards required and/or desirable for professional accreditation in the chosen profession. Participate in school/departmental activities, meetings, and/or committees to advance District initiatives and to foster personal input and professional teamwork and to assist the District in achieving the goals of the strategic plan. Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and District regulations. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).

Note:

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