Special Education Teacher (Autism & ID) - Empower & Inspire

IMDiversity; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Teacher, Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities) at John Champe High School in Aldie, VA. The role involves planning and implementing instructional programs for students with disabilities under supervision, with opportunities for collaboration in a team setting.

Responsibilities include assessing students, planning lessons, managing behavior, coordinating with staff, and communicating progress to parents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty to which assigned.
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of LCPS curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom 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

Curriculum knowledge

Multimedia technology

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Virginia Special Education license eligibility

Job description

IMDiversity is seeking a Teacher, Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities) at John Champe High School in Aldie, VA. The role involves planning and implementing instructional programs for students with disabilities under supervision, with opportunities for collaboration in a team setting.

Responsibilities include assessing students, planning lessons, managing behavior, coordinating with staff, and communicating progress to parents.