Special Education Teacher - Learners, Clymore Elementary School

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Special Education Teacher – Exceptional Learners, Clymore Elementary School

Augusta County Public Schools Clymore Elementary School - 184 Fort Defiance Road, Fort Defiance, VA 24437

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Provides special education services and IEP case management to secondary students with moderate to severe disabilities.

• Reliable attendance and prompt arrival time
• Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school
• Assigns lessons and corrects homework
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, record results, and issue reports to inform parents of progress
• Keeps attendance records
• Maintains discipline in classroom
• Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Performs related duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling students in adjustment and academic problems
• Complies with school and school board policies and regulations
• Demonstrates professional growth
• Prompt and accurate with required records and reports
• Uses instructional and planning time effectively
• Assumes responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to his/her care
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject being taught
• Uses out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support the instructional objectives
• Differentiates instruction to provide various learning experiences so all students can succeed
• Assists with after school events as needed
• Supervises students during class change, lunch duty, and after school events
• Other duties assigned by Principal

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid certification to meet State requirements with specific endorsement in the area in which assigned
• Applicant must have good health and no disqualifying physical or emotional handicaps. Evidence of fitness to teach from the standpoint of health may be required from a qualified physician
• Applicant who has had teaching experience must have an acceptable rating for such teaching
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year accredited college or university
• Considered Highly Qualified, possess an active Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in the area(s) for which they are teaching

Demonstrates command of Standard English, both spoken and written. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, parents, students, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.