Special Education Teacher - WES

Job Description

Position:
Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Principal, Elementary School

Contract:

200 Days

Salary Scale:
Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Revised: 9/2010, 1/2021

Develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide identified special education students with a program that will enable them to achieve their fullest potential.

• Possesses or qualifies for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned; preferred - hold or be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional license with a Special Education - General Curriculum K-12 endorsement.
• Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
• Proficiency in business English; spelling, grammar and spoken language.
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of instructional technology including computers with experience in Microsoft Office, email and other applications.
• Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns. Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain good working relationships with students, families, staff, co‑workers and community agencies.

• Establishes and implements daily written lesson plans.
• Evaluates student learning and revises instruction accordingly.
• Structures teaching to encourage independent thinking by students.
• Effectively prepares/uses instructional materials and technology resources.
• Maintains appropriate expectations for all students.
• Differentiates instruction.
• Maintains appropriate student classroom behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/grade.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Displays enthusiasm for teaching.
• Utilizes strategies to meet class objectives, student needs and abilities.
• Effectively motivates students.
• Manages instructional time wisely.

• Provides an appropriate learning environment.
• Models acceptable written and oral expressions.
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
• Provides appropriate feedback to students.

• Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
• Models professional, moral and ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, staff, parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Provides services to the professional, the school division and/or the community.
• Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.
• Submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Follows proper channels of communication.
• Appropriately maintains confidentiality.
• Abides by School Board policies, regulations and school procedures.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for special education students.

• Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants for the division's special education program.
• Assists in developing short- and long-range goals for the student's individualized education program (IEP).
• Provides a basic core program for identified special education students.
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students and assisting them with regular class assignments.
• Tutors, with specific educational planning, those students whose need for additional help cannot be met within the regular classroom.
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance in order to evaluate progress.
• Conducts an annual review and updates short-term objectives.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for assigned students and provides evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains appropriate state licensure and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
• Responds to telephone, email and in-person requests, inquiries and questions in a professional, polite and responsive manner.
• Attends all required meetings.
• Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children who may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
• Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or…