Elementary School - Teacher-Dual Certified Preferred

Description:  Elementary Teacher - Dual Certified preferred
Job Summary:
Cooke Elementary is seeking an elementary general teacher to create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. This position will be either a homeroom teacher or a co-teacher and needs to be certified in Special Education. 
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Teach Elementary Education to Elementary students.
• Providing Special Education services to students within the general setting
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides reports as required, as well as notifying parents of student progress when necessary.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Dual Certification - Special Education and Elementary General (Preferred)
Delaware Advanced License
Delaware Continuing License
Delaware Initial License
Out of State Teaching License

 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'
Closing Date:  Until Filled
Contact Information:
Roberta Jacobs, Principal
Cooke Elementary School
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Roberta.Jacobs@redclay.k12.de.us