Teacher - Special Education (Portsmouth)

Young World Physical Education

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 60,087 - 91,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Teacher for Special Education in Norfolk, Virginia. The role involves providing direct instruction for students with various needs, developing educational plans, and creating a safe learning environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with families and staff to ensure academic success, with requirements including a Bachelor's degree and teaching credentials.

The salary ranges from $60,087 to $91,800 per year.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

Design coherent instruction based on curriculum goals.
Plan instruction reflecting Virginia Standards of Learning.
Identify individual needs and develop IEPs.
Create meaningful learning experiences for students.
Implement classroom procedures fostering a positive environment.
Collaborate with staff and families for student success.

Skills

Instructional design

Developing IEPs

Collaboration with families

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Portsmouth)

Starting Date: Immediately

The Teacher reports directly to the Principal. This position is responsible for providing direct classroom instruction, developing and monitoring individualized educational and behavioral programs for students in one or more of our programs:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Educational and Behavioral Interventions for Challenging Students (EBICS)
Raising Expectations and Abilities for Children with Complex Health Needs (REACH)
The Re-ED Program (ReED)
Tidewater Regional Alternative Education Program (TRAEP)

School Improvement Programs: Balanced Literacy, Developmental Reading Assessment 2–DRA2, Differentiation/Differentiated Instruction, Guided Reading.

Endorsements: Special Ed. – Adapted Curriculum K‑12, Special Ed. – General Curriculum K‑12.

Responsibilities

Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, and their individual needs, the community, and curriculum goals.
Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and the division's curriculum.
Identifies individual, group, and classroom needs, develops IEPs, and selects appropriate materials and resources to match the abilities and individual needs of all students.
Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
Understands the central concepts, strategies, curriculum, and structures of the skills she/he teaches and creates instruction and learning experiences that are meaningful for all students.
Actively implements classroom procedures that foster a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
Manages and directs teaching assistants and/or school community trainers assigned to their classroom to ensure compliance with implementation of classroom procedures and of student individual education plans, behavior plans, safety plans, and/or transition plans.
Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse population.
Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.

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