Teacher - Exceptional Education

About the role

The special education teacher under the direction of the school principal plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. Responsibilities include creating a flexible program, employing special educational strategies, and developing individualized education programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and maintains an environment conducive to learning.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports.
• Assists students with learning personal hygiene.
• Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assists in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).
• Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work.
• Demonstrates understanding of functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each.
• Experience with a variety of evidence-based instructional practices as well as data collection and its utilization.
• Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other related educational software.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in special education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education preferred.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs.

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

Pay

The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $57,925 with a bachelor's degree or $62,527 with a master's. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date.

Schedule

Regular attendance is required.