Special Education Teacher

Location: Bluefield

TAZEWELL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Teacher

LOCATION:

All Schools

JOB CATEGORY:

Non-Support

PAY GRADE:

Teacher

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Building Administrator(s)

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs complex professional work, providing teaching and/or training services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects; motivates students to develop skills in assigned subject matters; performs related work as required. Works with general supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over assigned paraprofessionals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICALS TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Meets and instructs the students(s) in assigned locations and at the designated times;
• Designs coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, current instructional practices, students, the community, and curriculum goals;
• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning and division curriculum guidelines;
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of lesson preparation upon request of the building administrator(s);
• Diagnoses individual, group, and program needs and plans for the appropriate use of time, materials, and resources to match the ability and needs of all students;
• Evaluates students' progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports;
• Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning;
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures;

• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations; documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments;
• Demonstrates an understanding of curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices;
• Creates learning experiences that make the subject matter meaningful for all students;
• Understands that students differ in their learning styles and differentiates instruction to meet diverse student needs;
• Uses comprehensive materials, technology, and resources in a manner that promotes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills;
• Selects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement of students and improvement of student learning;
• Implements a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Ensures the adequate and safe supervision of students;
• Manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time;
• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with students;
• Motivates students to achieve maximum potential;
• Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Reports any pertinent information to the building administrators in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse;
• Uses effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster positive interactions in the classroom;
• Forges partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and in the school;
• Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population;
• Models professional and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions;
• Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning;
• Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps skills up-to-date;
• Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, school personnel, and the community to promote and support student learning;
• Provides service to the profession, the division, and the community;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Communicates with students, student counselors and parents through conferences and other means;
• Participates in curriculum development, faculty committees, and student activity sponsorship, as requested;

• Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough…