SY 25-26 - Meadowood Program - Special Education Teacher

School Year 2025-2026

Overview:

• Design and implement instructional program for students with intellectual disabilities that incorporates students’ individualized education program
• Adapting materials from general education classroom
• Develop IEPs and monitor student progress
• Effective implementation of behavioral intervention strategies
• Work collaboratively with speech, occupational and physical therapists
• Manage paraprofessional staff assigned to classroom
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Administer alternate assessment
• Lifting, positioning, feeding, diapering, assist with personal hygiene routines, physical education activities (including swimming)
• Successful implementation of approved de-escalation and restraint techniques

Qualifications:  Must be Certified in Special Education and highly qualified in General Elementary.

Required Certificate(s): (One or more are required to qualify for this position.) Delaware Advanced License Delaware Continuing License Delaware Initial License Out of State Teaching License Additional/Optional Certificate(s): (One or more are required to qualify for this position.)

Required Endorsement(s): (One or more are required to qualify for this position.) DEEL Elementary Teacher DEEXSE Exceptional Children Special Education Teacher Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Disabilities Additional/Optional Endorsement(s): (All listed items are optional and not required to qualify for this position.)

REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference

Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'


Contact Information:
Kathie Mattix, Principal for Special Programs
First State School
Meadowood Program
Project SEARCH
302-454-3400
Kathleen.mattix@redclay.k12.de.us

Closing: When Filled