Teacher - Special Education - General Curriculum

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide variety of benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a dedicated special education teacher to provide specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities, aligned with IEPs. You will plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction and work within IDEA and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include planning curricula, teaching writing, monitoring progress, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license with endorsement in exceptional education.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accepted institution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum content to students.
• Teach and assess writing.
• Assess students' learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Use district curriculum to plan daily activities.
• Maintain classroom order per division guidelines.
• Supervise students before/after school and during activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to plan and deliver instruction.
• Communicate regularly with parents and adhere to policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by policy.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Assessment & progress monitoring

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

Provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system; may require handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Plans, teaches and assesses writing.
• Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in applicable exceptional education area.

Additional Job Requirements

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

Compensation

$57,226.69 - $87,774.05

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

• Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

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.