Teacher - Special Education Level 2

Overview

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, the Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the individualized needs of each student with a disability; assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate; and maintains an understanding of local, state, federal mandates governing special education programs.

Job Title:

Teacher – Special Education

Location:

School Based
Pay Grade:
Teacher Salary Scale
Work Calendar: 10 month (200 days)
FLSA Status:
Exempt

• Support Student Learning:
  Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate persons of such progress.

• School Building Responsibilities:
  Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

• Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools:
  Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in Special Education.

• Knowledge:
  Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students;
  Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.
• Skills:
  
  Relate positively to parents and other community representatives;
  Assess individual needs and performance.
• Abilities:
  Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes;
  Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals;
  Organize and perform work independently;
  Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects;
  Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

• Work is performed in a classroom setting and may include outdoor activities; environment typically with moderate noise and controlled temperatures.
• Light work, exertion up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Physical and mental abilities include standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive hand/wrist/finger movements; lifting; color identification; low light or distant object identification; speaking and writing; hearing; and decision making.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.

Note:

This description reflects the core duties and responsibilities and may not include every duty assigned to the position. Duties may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the employer.