Teacher - Special Education Level 2

Teacher
- Special Education Level 2

Stafford County Public Schools NORTH STAFFORD HIGH
- Stafford, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

Teacher - Special Education

Department:
School Based

Reports To:

Building Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar:
Licensed 200 Day

Staff Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale

• 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.

• 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 and 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 leaning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to 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):
Relevant Experience (Required):
Relevant Experience (Preferred):
Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with
specific endorsement in Special Education.
Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

Knowledge

• 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

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• 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 supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting – 1–25 lbs X Lifting – 26–50 lbs X Lifting – 50+ lbs X Carrying – 1–25 lbs X Carrying – 26–50 lbs X Carrying – 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs X

Physical Demands Rarely Occasionally Frequently Standing X Sitting X Walking X Reaching X Turning/Twisting X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X…