Empower Special Education: Transform Student Growth

Loudoun County Public Schools; Goose Creek Village (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Special Education teacher under general supervision to plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students. You will monitor student progress and document outcomes, collaborating with guidance staff and families.

Positions may include science labs or technology labs requiring careful supervision. A Virginia license in Special Education or eligibility with transcripts is required; 10 months, 200 days,

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts)
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned.

Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and nonschool-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Virginia teaching license in Special Education

Eligibility for VA license (transcripts)

Tools

Multimedia learning tools

Computer technology in instruction

Job description

Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Special Education teacher under general supervision to plan and implement an instructional program and provide related educational services for students. You will monitor student progress and document outcomes, collaborating with guidance staff and families.

Positions may include science labs or technology labs requiring careful supervision. A Virginia license in Special Education or eligibility with transcripts is required; 10 months, 200 days,