SY Special Education Teacher

Title:

Special Education Teacher

Department:
Turning Point Academy

Salary Grade: 11 mo. Teacher Pay Scale

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Site/

Location:

Turning Point Academy (Located inside the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center)

Reports to:

Program Principal

Date: 05/19/2025

• 1. Works with at-risk students at various academic/achievement levels to provide educational services which are comparable to those in public school
• 2. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• 3. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• 4. Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• 5. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, hold SBT meetings, and eligibility meetings (all as needed) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• 6. Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning in a secure, restrictive setting.
• 7. Establishes high expectations for students by employing a variety of instructional strategies and media.
• 8. Performs duties as a team member on an interdisciplinary team in a professional and ethical manner.
• 9. Maintains a positive school climate by cooperating with other staff in planning the instructional program, goals and objectives.
• 10. Utilizes the team approach by working closely with the other teachers, detention home staff and administration.
• 11. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, division policy and regulations.
• 12. Complies with and enforces school rules, state and federal guidelines.
• 13. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other professional meetings.
• 14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 15. Performs other school duties and assignments as appointed.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• Must hold a valid collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license with the appropriate endorsement of special education endorsement in general curriculum K-12.

• Experience working with at-promise youth or an alternative educational setting preferred, but not required
• Three years of teaching experience in the role of Special Educator preferred, but not required

• Specific content area knowledge and expertise of subject matter

• Possess strong teaching, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills

• Take responsibility and be independent in accomplishing all instructional and administrative objectives

• Possess the ability to work in a flexible school environment.

• No supervisory responsibilities are assigned to this position at this time beyond classroom management of
  students during the school day.

• This position may require travel for SOP events and professional development opportunities. If selected for the
  position, the program…