JOB TITLE:                         Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO:                     Director of Special Education/ Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:                          All Charter School of New Castle teachers will play an essential role in the growth and development of each of our students. All of our students come from underrepresented ethnic groups and many are performing several grade levels below their current grade level. Our teachers own the responsibility to plan, instruct, assess, lead, mentor, and guide each of our students to academic success overcoming all hurdles and obstacles to ensuring academic success. All teachers are responsible for the successful design, development, and implementation of academic lessons, working with other teachers and staff to analyze, assess, and improve the educational experience for our students. The special education teacher is a team member who works in collaboration with the general education teachers using primarily an inclusion model. The special education teachers primary role is to remove barriers that get in the way of success, encourage academic, social, and emotional growth, and ensure all student’s on their caseload are successfully meeting individualized goal through the implementation of accommodations and services within the least restrictive environment.

 

OVERVIEW:                      Founded in 2006, Charter School of New Castle is split between two buildings, a K-4 Elementary School with about 500 students and a 5-8 Middle School with about 300 students. Charter School of New Castle is a family-focused charter school that prides itself on staff collaboration, and community engagement. At Charter School of New Castle, we provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience which is intellectually stimulating and builds a foundation for success. Our talented caring teachers receive intensive delivered by external experts in additional to its instructional leaders. partnership. This position is suited for someone who is willing to do “Whatever it Takes” to support our students in being successful in school and in life.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Each of our teachers will:

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution. Has or is eligible for State of Delaware certification as a special education teacher K-12.

 

Experience:

Charter School of New Castle teachers must have:

 

Skills/Traits:

Charter School of New Castle educators must:

 

COMMITMENT AND COMPENSATION:

 

Length of Work Year:     10 months, select Saturdays, and occasional evening and weekend commitments will also be required; occasional travel throughout the state and region.

 

Salary and Benefits:      Salary based on board approved salary scale. Charter School of New Castle offers a friendly and committed team of colleagues and a comprehensive state benefit plan.