Special Education Teacher - SSES Job Harrisonburg area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher - SSES (2026-2027 School Year)

Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal, Elementary School

Contract: 200 Days

Salary Scale: Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: 9/2010, 1/2021

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 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.

Qualifications

Possesses or qualify for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned; preferred – hold or 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.

Essential Functions

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.

Safety and Learning Environment:

Provides an appropriate learning environment.

Models acceptable written and oral expressions

Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.

Provides appropriate feedback to students

Professionalism and Community Relations:

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

Is familiar with and 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 to assist students with regular class assignments.

Tutors, with specific educational planning, those students whose…