3rd Grade SPED Teacher - Urgent!
Company: Focused Staffing
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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.
Keywords: Focused Staffing, East Brunswick , 3rd Grade SPED Teacher - Urgent!, Education / Teaching , Wilmington, New Jersey
