Teacher - Special Education Chair - 11 month

Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage special education and student support services for the school
• Consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and other appropriate individuals regarding the special education needs of students
• Maintain and manage all special education, Section 504, and SEC processes for the entire building, including maintenance of meeting schedules and documentation files for individual students
• Collaborate with the Departments of Special Education and Student Services for special scenarios and circumstances to ensure appropriate services
• Serve as the administrative designee in Individual Education Plan (IEP), Section 504, SEC, and eligibility meetings
• Participate in Response-to-Intervention (RTI) team, Eligibility Committee, and IEP teams to assist in the development and revision of plans for students
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documentation to comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
• Aid in providing professional learning and other resources for school personnel to build understanding of differentiation of instruction, students with disabilities, and other relevant topics

Education And Experience

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in special education or significant coursework regarding services for students with special needs strongly preferred
• Valid Professional License issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in special education, or eligibility for same, required
• Three (3) or more years of experience teaching students with special needs required; experience with individually administered educational assessments strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge
• Relevant laws and regulations for special education and Section 504
• Research and practices in student diversity in development and learning
• SCPS curriculum and instruction programs
• Appropriate academic and behavioral intervention for students with and without disabilities at the grade levels of the assigned school

• Skills
• Student performance data analysis
• Administration and interpretation of individual educational assessments

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise and controlled temperatures, with infrequent to no exposure to chemicals, or other negative air quality elements
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
• standing for prolonged periods
• sitting for prolonged periods
• moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively
• moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively
• feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand
• identifying colors visually
• identifying objects in low light or distant conditions
• communicating via spoken language
• communicating via written language
• perceiving sounds
• making decisions using logic and rational thinking