Teacher - Special Education (Virginia Beach)

Young World Physical Education; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Special Education based in Virginia Beach. This role involves providing direct instruction to students with individual educational needs, developing and monitoring IEPs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree and experience in special education. Responsibilities include managing classroom dynamics and collaborating with staff and families to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Designs coherent instruction based on individual student needs.
• Plans instruction to meet Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Develops IEPs and selects appropriate materials.
• Documents student learning gains using assessments.
• Implements classroom procedures for a positive environment.

Skills

Knowledge of special education practices

Classroom management

Collaboration with families

Individualized Education Program (IEP) development

Education

Bachelor degree in Education or related field

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (Virginia Beach)

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

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 he or she 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 the classroom to ensure compliance with implementation of classroom procedures and 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.