Teacher - Special Education-Level 1

About the role

The Special Education Teacher supports student learning by adapting and adjusting instructional presentation to meet individual needs and interests, utilizing a variety of appropriate materials and resources, and maintaining an effective system of monitoring student progress.

Responsibilities

• Support positive interactions with and among students.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Maintain and organize an instructional program based on effective long-range plans.
• Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and communicate such progress to appropriate parties.
• Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate to the position.
• 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 colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in Special Education.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students; classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.
• Skills: 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.
• Abilities: Identify colors visually; identify objects in low light or distant conditions; communicate via spoken and written language; perceive sounds; make decisions using logic and rational thinking.