Special Education Teacher for At-Risk Youth

Lynchburg City Schools; Lynchburg (VA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Turning Point Academy, located inside the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve at-risk students across academic levels. You will implement individualized instruction, collaborate with a professional team, and engage families to support students’ educational goals.

The role requires eligibility for a K-12 special education endorsement and experience or interest in alternative educational settings within Lynchburg City Schools.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid collegiate or postgraduate professional license with the appropriate endorsement in special education for K-12.
• Experience with at-promise youth or alternative settings preferred but not required.
• Three years of teaching experience as a Special Educator preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Work with at-risk students at varying levels to provide educational services comparable to public schools.
• Use special education strategies to develop sensory, language, cognitive, and memory skills.
• Modify the general curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and set priorities for IEPs and 504 plans.
• Collaborate with parents, staff and professionals to develop IEPs and related plans.

Connaissances

Content knowledge

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Formation

Special education license (K-12)

Outils

Computer literacy

Description du poste

Turning Point Academy, located inside the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve at-risk students across academic levels. You will implement individualized instruction, collaborate with a professional team, and engage families to support students’ educational goals.

The role requires eligibility for a K-12 special education endorsement and experience or interest in alternative educational settings within Lynchburg City Schools.