Adaptive & General Special Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to create a positive classroom environment and foster growth for every student in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes supporting students toward individual IEP goals and collaborating with parents, specialists, and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in education and a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education; strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of all IEP's and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for the students.
• Serves as liaison between classroom and specialty groups.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required to provide accurate and objective statements relevant to student progress in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education

Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education

Tools

IEP software

Job description

Newport News Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to create a positive classroom environment and foster growth for every student in Newport News, VA. The role emphasizes supporting students toward individual IEP goals and collaborating with parents, specialists, and staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's in education and a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education; strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.