Special Education​/General Curriculum Teacher

Special Education/General Curriculum Teacher for the  School Year

Manassas City Public Schools Jennie Dean Elementary School
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Manassas City Public Schools Jennie Dean Elementary School
- Manassas, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Manassas City School District

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade
:
Per Instructional Salary Schedule

Period of Employment:10 months

Description Approved/ Revised:11/22 FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Supervised by and/or

Reports to:

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Special Education, and Executive Director of Student Services

General Responsibilities
:
To aid each student, consistent with his or her abilities and educational needs to: 1. plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings
2. provide and/or monitor specialized instruction to students with disabilities;
3. ensure students participate in the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with accommodations and other supplemental aids;
4. develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); 5. develops, implements and monitors the students’ Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements and physical, emotional, and academic levels of development.
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment in accordance with the IEP.
• Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students.
• Plans, integrates and utilizes technology for classroom instruction.
• Utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment.
• Provides feedback to students on learning activities.
• Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
• Participates in staff, department, content learning teams and special education committee meetings as required.
• Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection towards students IEP goals and objectives.
• Compiles and maintains special education components of Student Education Record.
• Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
• Collaborates, in a co-teaching situation, with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student’s required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student’s educational progress.
• Consults with general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education classes.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students’ IEPs.
• Respond to parent inquiries in a timely manner.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s).
• Perform duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and…