2025-2026 Special Education Teacher / Academic Interventionist

Description:

Special Education Teacher / Academic Interventionist

Location: Central Elementary School - SSU Program run by KCSILC

Terms of Employment: Full time, 10 month position - temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers

Reports to: Principal of Kent County Intensive Learning Center

Salary: Current teacher salary schedule

Position Overview:

The academic interventionist provides targeted academic support and specialized instruction to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This role is critical in closing achievement gaps and ensuring that students with disabilities receive equitable, high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. The interventionist collaborates closely with education teachers, paraprofessionals, families and service providers to implement effective interventions that align with each student's learning goals. The person in this role will act as the testing coordinator, ensuring that district and state assessments are completed in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction in small-group or one-on-one settings for students with disabilities across core academic subjects, particularly in reading and/or mathematics
• Collaborate with teachers to design and implement differentiated instructional strategies
• Develop and deliver interventions aligned with IEP goals and curriculum standards
• Utilize data from standardized and informal assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of IEPs and progress reports
• Support compliance with IDEA requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, student progress, and communication with stakeholders
• Participate in IEP meetings, student support team (SST) meetings and professional development sessions
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, goals, and strategies for support at home
• Implement assistive technology and other accommodations as outlined in IEPs
• Testing coordinator
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in education, special education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and other relevant special education laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Valid Delaware teaching certification in Special Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities;

• Strong understanding of special education laws (IDEA) and instructional accommodations
• Proficiency in designing and delivering data-driven interventions for students with diverse learning needs
• Familiarity with evidence-based instructional practices and progress monitoring tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including educators, therapists, administrators, and families
• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices
• Commitment to educational equity and inclusion for students with disabilities
• Organizational skills for maintaining student records and delivering consistent services

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Application Procedures
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated above. A cover letter, resume and three letters of reference, dated within the last year, are required. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Applicants needing special accommodations in the application process of the vacancy announcement may contact the Human Resources office at 302-857-4215.

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone (302) 672-1500

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