Special Education Lead Teacher – Elementary

Sylvania; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a Special Education Lead Teacher for their elementary program located in Orange, Virginia. The role includes attending meetings, assisting with curriculum, and supporting colleagues in developing effective teaching strategies. The ideal candidate will be experienced in special education and effective at communication.

This position offers a $2000 stipend and opportunities for professional development. You will work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to maximize student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education and knowledge of IEP procedures.
• Ability to support and train other teachers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Attend Lead Teacher meetings and communicate with coordinators.
• Assist in curriculum modification and textbook selection.
• Facilitate professional learning for teachers.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Research-based strategies

Case management

Job description

Job Title

Special Education Lead Teacher – Elementary

Stipend

$2000 stipend

Duties & Responsibilities

Supporting OCPS

• Attend OCPS Lead Teacher meetings or provide a proxy in the event the lead teacher is unable to attend.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with central office special education coordinators.
• Serve as a point of contact for recruiting school representatives to participate in county- and state-level committees and professional learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Assist in the revision, modification and implementation of curriculum frameworks and pacing guides.
• Serve as a representative on the committee for textbook adoption and instructional materials selection.
• Create, update, and maintain inventory for instructional materials and submit to the Special Education Department as appropriate.
• Provide opportunities for professional learning that reflect best practices and enhance instructional pedagogy in accordance with the OCPS strategic plan, including case management strategies.

Supporting Colleagues

Serve as liaison between content teachers, building administrators, and central office staff:

• Share and discuss case management strategies and IEP development procedures with special education colleagues.
• Serve as a resource for special education teachers and content teachers.
• Engage in research-based professional learning and share information with colleagues.
• Promote effective teaching strategies that maximize rigor and engagement and allow all students to reach positive outcomes.
• Assist in supporting and developing new special education teachers.
• Collaborate with the principal to develop budget priorities regarding specialized instructional materials.
• Assist building administrators and/or guidance counselors in developing the master schedule and ensuring proper placement of special education students per building need and/or request.

Supporting PLCs (Professional Learning Communities)

• Facilitate and/or participate in grade- or content-level PLCs.
• Serve as liaison between school administration and PLCs.
• Help ensure PLCs are functioning efficiently and effectively.
• Work with grade level/subject areas to disaggregate formative and summative subgroup data.