Teacher - Special Education Level 2

Job Title

Teacher

Special Education

Building Administrator

Exempt

Licensed 200 Day

Teacher Salary Scale

The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that effectively meets 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.

• Support student learning by practicing and promoting positive interaction with and among students; demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest.
• 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.

• 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.

Education Attainment (Required): Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.

Education Attainment (Preferred): (none specified)

Relevant Experience (Required): (none specified)

Relevant Experience (Preferred): (none specified)

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license meeting Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with a specific endorsement in Special Education.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred): (none specified)

• Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students.
• Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.

• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
• Assess individual needs and performance.

• 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.

Job Family: TEACHER
Calendar: LICENSED 200 DAYS
Pay Structure: TEACHER PAY SCALE
Position: MULTIPLE
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Job Grade: T10‑T31
Job Code: 2010
Status: ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.