Teacher - Special Education - Adapted Curriculum

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Kohima; On-site; INR 4,201,680 - 5,602,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of employee benefits

Equal Employment Opportunities

Job summary

A public school district in Nagaland seeks a committed professional for a special needs education role. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), and providing counseling to students and parents. Ideal candidates will have a baccalaureate degree and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes a commitment to maximizing student learning experiences in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of general academic curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop instructional goals and assess student learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Provide counseling to students and parents for personal growth.
• Organize and maintain student record-keeping systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem analysis

Communication skills

Planning

Decision making

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

General Description

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Job Description

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Essential Job Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ('IEP') for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in‑service training and guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

NA

Report Preparation

NA

Equipment Operations

Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment and various assistive technology devices.

Contacts

Teachers, instructional assistants, building administrators and parents. Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.

Work Direction

NA

Supervision

NA

Decision Making

Functions independently within the context of daily activities.

Formal Policy‑setting Responsibilities

NA

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions 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 hands to handle or feel objects, manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. May be required to use verbal, non‑verbal and physical crisis prevention/intervention. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Qualifications

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Additional Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$0.00 - $0.00

Hours Per Day

0

Days Per Year

0

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full‑time and part‑time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.