Teacher - DI District Classroom Learning Specialist; Rock Bridge High School

Teacher - DI District Classroom Learning Specialist (Rock Bridge High School), 2026-27

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Job : 5584192

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION PROPERTIES

Position Title

Teacher
- Special Education Learning Specialist

Schedule / Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Code

xxTEACH
076

FLSA

Exempt

Calendar

TEACH

Benefits

Eligible (Retirees not benefit eligible)

Contract Type

TEACH

Bargaining Unit

TCHR-NEA

Revised Date

03/12/2026

PURPOSE

This position supports students on the autism spectrum and demonstrate average to above-average cognitive abilities while primarily participating in the general education curriculum. Students in the program often require significant assistance with social skills, anxiety related to social and academic situations, emotional regulation, pragmatic language and problem-solving. The position supports the development of executive functioning, pragmatic communication, social-emotional regulation and meaningful social participation.

Direct skills instruction emphasizes helping students understand their individual strengths and challenges, develop strategies to navigate barriers and build self-advocacy skills.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated both individually and collaboratively.
• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students using data-driven decision-making.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of all students.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in accord with the goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to students for all lessons and units.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the locationprovided and the needs and capabilities of individuals or student groups involved.
• Collaborate with administrators, colleagues and parents in a positive and productive manner.
• Strives to implementby instruction and action, the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Evaluates the learning problems of students on a regular basis, seeking assistance of District specialists as needed and/or required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and Administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as needed.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For…