Secondary Special Education Teacher

TITLE

High School Exceptional Education Teacher

 

POSITION TYPE

Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the direction of the principal, the Exceptional Education Teacher will assume responsibility for the planning and delivery of instruction designed for student learning in the classroom and the school. The Exceptional Education teacher will gather specific information from students, teachers, and parents to help guide the IEP process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's preferred

Virginia teaching license with a Exceptional Education endorsement required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the needs of Exceptional Education students

strategies

• Thorough understanding of the teaching and learning process;

• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;

• Ability to infuse technology into curriculum;

• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community;

• Ability to monitor academic and social behavior of students

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students; and

• Ability to prepare required written reports

• Demonstrates excellent organizational, communication, and human relations skills.

• Ability to prepare required written reports.

• Serve as a Role Model and Champion for student learning

REPORTS TO

Building level administrator

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide curriculum support and training for teachers and continuous staff development that supports school division initiatives.

• Demonstrates positive school-community relations by helping develop, plan, participating and

engaging in a variety of school/community events.

• Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and

provide follow-up support.

• Collect, create, and use diagnostic data to tailor instruction to meet the needs of the student(s)

• Recommend Select instructional materials to meet student needs.

• Participate in collaborative instructional planning.

• Assess students using a variety of measures to determine appropriate placement and specific instructional needs.

• Maintain an organized system and accessible location for confidential information

• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of instructional materials and resources.

• Participate in parent conferences and provide instructional suggestions.

• Contributes to a safe educational and working environment by participating in all drills and training and being prepared to take action should a health or safety emergency occur;

• Complies with state laws, school board policies and superintendent regulations

• Models and encourages productive citizenship and respectful conduct of students

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months/ 200 days. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $46,319 per year