Coordinator - Building Special Education (.50) and Teacher of Students with Autism and/or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities (.50)

Job Qualifications: 

1.            Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required;  Master's Degree preferred.

2.            Possess  or be eligible for Delaware educator licensure and certification as a Teacher  of Students with 

Disabilities.

3.            Certification  or eligibility as a Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Intellectual  Disabilities 

preferred.

4.            Minimum  of three (3) years of experience as a Special Education Teacher preferred,  with experience in 

transitional,  vocational, or community-based programs for students ages 18–22 and/or high  school 

vocational  programs preferred.

5.            Demonstrated  knowledge of child development, educational psychology, disability-specific  instructional 

strategies,  and differentiated instruction.

6.            Experience  with the IEP process, IDEA, and compliance with all applicable federal and  state laws and 

regulations,  including maintaining and auditing special education records.

7.            Proven  ability to deliver effective instruction, manage classrooms, plan  programming, and support 

vocational  and independent living skill development.

8.            Experience  coordinating paraeducators, job coaches, or support staff and collaborating  with 

multidisciplinary  teams, families, and community partners.

9.            Proficiency  with student information systems, documentation, progress monitoring, and  instructional 

technology.

10.          Strong  organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a demonstrated  record of professional 

reliability  and positive student outcomes.

11.          Valid  Driver's License and ability to drive a 10-passenger van.

12.          Outstanding  ability to motivate and build relationships with students, and parents to  promote student 

achievement  and strengthen community partnerships.

Essential Functions: 

1. Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans, scope and sequence, and vocational and independent living instruction aligned with curriculum, student IEP goals, and transition plans, integrating technology and differentiated instructional strategies.

1. Create and maintain a structured, engaging learning environment that supports student belonging, mastery, interdependence, and positive behavior while maintaining accurate records of student progress, achievement, and work-based learning performance using automated systems.

1. Plan for instruction continuity, including preparation of materials and plans for substitute teachers when absent.

1. Participate in and facilitate IEP meetings, including eligibility, annual reviews, transition planning,
2. placement decisions, manifestation determinations, and extended work-based learning planning.

1. Compile, maintain, audit, and file all required special education documentation, reports, and records in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.

1. Collaborate with instructional staff, related service providers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to support appropriate programming, services, and transition outcomes for students.

1. Work closely with Program Administrator to develop, maintain, and monitor community and business partnerships to support work-based learning and vocational experiences with Case Managers and outside agencies ensuring alignment with student IEP goals.

1. Provide instructional guidance, coaching, and support to SITE staff as needed to ensure fidelity to student IEP goals across school, community, and vocational settings.

1. Consult with parents and staff regarding students' educational, behavioral, and transition needs, including interpretation of assessment data and progress toward goals.

1. Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, staff, and community partners while maintaining high standards of conduct, attendance, and professionalism.

1. Participate in professional development, leadership activities, and continuous improvement efforts related to instruction, compliance, and transition programming for students age 18-22. 

1. Collaborate with DDDS, DVR and other outside agencies to plan for successful employment and transition to adult living upon exiting educational services.

1. Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned.

Brandywine School District Employee Responsibilities:  All employees of the Brandywine School District are expected as a requirement of their specific job function to:

1. 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.
2. Interact and work cooperatively with students, parents, staff and the district community in a timely and courteous manner.
3. Maintain current working knowledge of policies and regulations necessary to answer work-related and general information questions.
4. Achieve and maintain professional standards required and/or desirable for professional accreditation in the chosen profession.
5. 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.
6. Abide by all Federal and State laws, Board policies and District regulations.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor(s).