Dynamic Special Education Teacher, General & Adaptive

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher to foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth, building strong rapports with students and families.

You will develop individual education plans, deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate records. A Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement is required, with opportunities for professional growth within NNPS.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or 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.
• If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program!

Responsibilities

• Instructs 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education

Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Newport News Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher to foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth, building strong rapports with students and families.

You will develop individual education plans, deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain accurate records. A Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement is required, with opportunities for professional growth within NNPS.