Teacher - Special Education Autism Day Program - Bailey Bridge MS - 2025-26

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated educator for their Autism Day Program. This role focuses on providing specialized support to students with autism, utilizing evidence-based strategies like the STAR method and Applied Behavioral Analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and implement effective teaching methodologies. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' lives and their educational journeys.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for a Virginia teaching license.
• Experience with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates instruction based on student needs and IEPs.
• Consults with teachers and parents to assess student progress.
• Maintains classroom order and supervises students during non-classroom time.

Skills

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Curriculum Development

IEP Development

Communication Strategies

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Teachtown

Personal Computer

Job description

The Autism Day Program is designed for students who need more intensive autism supports and services than provided by their home school or catchment autism program. Students may have communication and behavioral deficits requiring intensive strategies to improve overall progress. Teachers will be trained in the STAR method, an Applied Behavioral Analysis program utilizing, discrete trial, pivotal response and picture exchange communication methods. Each classroom uses Teachtown, a computer program addressing academic needs. Must be adept in organizing and implementing the STAR strategies and other best practices for students with autism in a center based approach.

Essential Job Functions :

• Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP).

• Completes required training as well as performs other best practices in providing consistency through autism classrooms in the school division.

• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard-based assessments.

• Performs instruction in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations.

• Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.

• Consults with teachers, administrators, related services providers and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress.

• Documents and evaluates student progress. Communicates progress frequently, thoroughly and effectively with parents multiple channels as needed.

• Provides supervision and work direction to instructional assistants.

• Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.

• Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).

• Writes effective, instructionally sound standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) attuned to the individual needs of students with autism in compliance with division procedures and VDOE regulations.

• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.

• Performs other duties as required.

Budgetary Responsibility :

NA

Report Preparation :

NA

Equipment Operation :

Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment and various assistive technology devices.

Contacts :

Teachers, instructional assistants, building administrators and parents. Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.

Work Direction :

NA

Supervision :

NA

Decision Making :

Functions independently within the context of daily activities.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities :

NA

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. May be required to use verbal, non-verbal and physical crisis prevention/intervention. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues.

Work Environment :

Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students and specific to students with autism and behavioral, social and communication strategies for individuals with autism. Demonstrated ability to: identify students appropriate for special education programs; develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning; develop IEP’s through online systems and to generate and access data through online sources and the student record. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others. Requires knowledge of the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism and be familiarity with Applied Behavioral Analysis utilizing, discrete trial, pivotal response, functional routines and picture exchange communication methods.

Requirement:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license.
Preferred:Experience teaching special education students is preferred.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.

In addition to the on-line application, teacher applicants are required to submit:
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
References

Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recentteaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. The teacher reference form may be accessed via the link below.

Copy of Teaching license


Complete Application Package
Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets, to include transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores (Praxis II, etc.), and references are received. To expedite application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the on-line application. The documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to:
Chesterfield County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
9900 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.