Teacher - Special Education Level 1

Stafford County Public Schools; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stafford County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement instructional programs for students with disabilities. You will assess progress, adjust instruction, and ensure compliance with local and state mandates to support student learning in a licensed 200-day calendar.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, maintaining organized lesson plans, and delivering reports in a timely manner while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or related special education field.
• Hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Knowledge of special education mandates and instructional strategies.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement instructional programs for students with disabilities.
• Assess student performance and modify instructional activities accordingly.
• Maintain understanding of local, state, and federal mandates governing special education.
• Maintain long-range plans and effective lesson planning.
• Monitor student progress and communicate results to school staff and families.
• Complete required reports promptly and maintain a safe classroom environment.

Connaissances

Classroom management

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Formation

Bachelor's degree / Master's degree or related

Virginia teaching license with Special Education endorsement

Description du poste

• Support Student Learning

Job Information

Job Title: Teacher - Special Education Department: School Based Reports To: Building Administrator FLSA Status: Exempt Work Calendar: Licensed 200 Day Staff Salary Scale: Teacher Salary Scale

Job Summary And Purpose

• The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the individualized needs of each student with a disability; assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate; and maintains an understanding of local, state, federal mandates governing special education programs.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• Support Student Learning
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain and organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and leaning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress.
• School Building Responsibilities
• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required)

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.

Education Attainment (Preferred)

Relevant Experience (Required)

Relevant Experience (Preferred)

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required)

Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in Special Education.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred)

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students
• Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
• Skills
• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
• Assess individual needs and performance
• Abilities
• Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
• Organize and perform work independently
• Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
• Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 26-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 26-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 26-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Standing X Sitting X Walking X Reaching X Turning/Twisting X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

Job Family: TEACHER Calendar: LICENSED 200 DAYS Pay Structure: TEACHER PAY SCALE Position: MULTIPLE FLSA Status: EXEMPT Job Grade: T10-T31 Job Code: 2010 Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.