Preschool ECSE Special Education Teacher

TBA; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Public Schools in Martinsville, Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher (ECSE) to support preschool-age children with disabilities under the direction of the school principal. The role focuses on developmental instruction and ensuring readiness for school through individualized support.

Responsibilities include creating and implementing IEPs, using evidence-based teaching strategies, collaborating with families and staff, maintaining records, and fostering a positive, safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Must have or be eligible for an appropriate teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–Age 5).

Responsibilities

• Teaches and trains students with disabilities.
• Assesses and evaluates needs of students.
• Develops Individualized Educational Programs (IEP’s) and lesson plans.
• Knows and maintains compliance with the special education timeline.
• Participates in IEP meetings, and serves as a member of the IEP team.
• Communicates effectively with parents regarding students needs, progress, and the student’s IEP.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies to instruct students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using appropriate instructional technology and other materials to supplement presentations.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experience based on needs and abilities of students.
• Provides instruction in individual or group sessions.
• Delivers instruction and provides growth-producing feedback.
• Serves as a positive role model to students, and demonstrates appropriate behavior and socialization skills.
• Formulates and implements behavior modification programs.
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains attendance and grade records.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior.
• Maintains a positive classroom environment through the use of effective classroom management techniques.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university

Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (Birth–Age 5)

Job description

Henry County Public Schools in Martinsville, Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher (ECSE) to support preschool-age children with disabilities under the direction of the school principal. The role focuses on developmental instruction and ensuring readiness for school through individualized support.

Responsibilities include creating and implementing IEPs, using evidence-based teaching strategies, collaborating with families and staff, maintaining records, and fostering a positive, safe