Special Education Teacher

Lancaster High School; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs within the district program.

Starting Date: Immediately. This is a full-time role with a salary range of $52,368 to $80,646 per year, plus a signing bonus of $7,500 ($2,500 per year for 3 years).

Qualifications

• Endorsed in Special Education General Curriculum K-12 including LD, ED, MR, DD, Autism, OHI, TBI and MD.
• Valid certification to meet ESSA requirements with specific endorsement in assigned area.
• Applicants who have had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating.

Responsibilities

• Prepares written communications relating to general and specialized work of the department.
• Plans instruction to achieve learning objectives reflecting division and state standards.
• Uses materials and resources compatible with students' needs and approved curriculum.
• Links content with past and future learning, and real-world applications.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies to promote learning.
• Differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Provides ongoing assessments to measure student performance.
• Maintains timely feedback to encourage progress.
• Uses student data in instructional planning and decision making.
• Maintains appropriate scoring/grading procedures.
• Maximizes instructional time to increase learning.
• Manages behavior to promote learning and a safe classroom.

Skills

Special Education

K-12 Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,368 to $80,646 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job Description

Signing Bonus: $7,500 ($2,500 per year for 3 years)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Endorsed in Special Education General Curriculum K-12 which includes LD, ED, MR, DD, Autism, OHI, TBI and MD.
• Valid certification to meet ESSA requirementswith specific endorsement in the area in which assigned.
• Applicants who have had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares written communications relating to general and specialized work of the department.
• Plans instruction to achieve learning objectives that reflect current division and state curriculum standards.
• Uses materials and resources that are compatible with student’s needs and abilities and which support the approved curriculum.
• Links present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas and real world experiences/applications.
• Uses researched based instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Recognizes individual learning differences and differentiates instruction to meet student needs.
• Provides a variety of ongoing and culminating assessments to measure student performance.
• Provides on-going and timely feedback to encourage student progress.
• Uses student performance data in instructional planning and decision making.
• Adheres to appropriate scoring and grading procedures and policies.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time to increase student learning.
• Manages/maintains behavior that promotes learning.
• Organizes the classroom to ensure an environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with students.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families and community agencies to support student success.
• Initiates and maintains timely communication with parents/guardians and administrators concerning student progress or problems.
• Demonstrates professional, moral and ethical behavior and exhibits personal integrity in all interactions.
• Participates in an ongoing process of professional development.
• Provides service to the profession, the school, the school division and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As per contract and board policies and regulations.

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certificated personnel.