What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher (3rd Grade) position at Focused Staffing?

Job Description

Position : Special Education Teacher (Grade 3)

Compensation : Pays up to $60 per hour

Job Type : Full-time

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

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for our Grade 3 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.

Eligible for certification within the State of Delaware.

Salary : $60

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