Elementary SPED Teacher, Adaptive Curriculum

Lynchburg City Schools; Lynchburg (VA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Adaptive Teacher to provide specialized instruction to kindergartners and first-graders with disabilities using the Adaptive Curriculum. The role emphasizes building foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, and life skills aligned to each student’s IEP.

Collaborate with families and school staff, implement evidence-based practices, monitor progress, and maintain accurate records to support student growth and

Competenze

• Virginia teaching license with SPED endorsement for adaptive curriculum.

Mansioni

• Deliver specialized, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Virginia Adaptive Curriculum and each student's IEP, focusing on early literacy, math, and communication.
• Implement evidence-based practices to develop sensory, cognitive, social-emotional, and self-help skills.
• Provide explicit, systematic instruction using differentiated, multi-sensory strategies and assistive technology.
• Develop expressive and receptive communication using verbal language, AAC, and visual supports.
• Promote PBIS and MTSS with individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Modify curriculum and assessments to meet individualized developmental needs.
• Plan engaging instructional experiences including direct instruction, guided practice, and small-group learning.
• Create a safe, structured, inclusive classroom environment encouraging independence and positive behavior.
• Establish routines and procedures to maximize instructional time.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and progress monitoring.
• Monitor student achievement with ongoing assessments and data collection toward IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate student records including IEPs and progress reports.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and needs.
• Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings and related multidisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborate with administrators, related service providers, school psychologists, counselors, and nurses to implement support plans.
• Implement accommodations and specially designed instruction across settings.
• Collect and analyze instructional and behavioral data for intervention planning and reporting.
• Use crisis de-escalation and behavior management strategies to maintain safety.
• Promote student independence in self-care and daily living skills.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and curriculum development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Formazione

Virginia teaching license with SPED endorsement for adaptive curriculum

Descrizione del lavoro

Lynchburg City Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Adaptive Teacher to provide specialized instruction to kindergartners and first-graders with disabilities using the Adaptive Curriculum. The role emphasizes building foundational academic, communication, social-emotional, and life skills aligned to each student’s IEP.

Collaborate with families and school staff, implement evidence-based practices, monitor progress, and maintain accurate records to support student growth and