Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Alexandria City Public Schools; Alexandria (VA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alexandria City Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for elementary students. The role focuses on academic and daily living skills, using district curriculum, progress documentation, and collaboration with families and administration.

The position requires a Virginia teaching license with SPED endorsement or eligibility, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A Master's is preferred; 195 days, 10-month schedule.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement or eligibility to obtain.
• Endorsement in Special Education K-12 (General or Adaptive Curriculum) required.

Responsabilidades

• Adapts instructional materials to address individualized learning plans.
• Assesses student progress and develops individual learning plans.
• Communicates progress to parents and guardians.
• Collaborates with staff and community resources to improve outcomes.
• Counsels students on academic and personal issues.
• Manages classroom behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Directs interns, aides, and volunteers to support students.
• Maintains records of student progress and required documentation.

Conocimientos

Adapt instruction

Assessments

Parent communication

Collaboration

Counseling

Classroom management

Documentation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Master's Degree Preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher (Elementary) develops special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed Elementary 10-month, 195 day Teacher position, reporting to the School Principal.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in Special Education K-12 (General Curriculum, Adaptive Curriculum) required, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate Special Education endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale
• This position qualifies for an additional +1 step placement on the Licensed Salary Scale under the umbrella of Specialized Instruction.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.