Teacher - Special Education-Level 1

About the role

The Special Education Teacher supports student learning by practicing and promoting positive interactions with and among students, encouraging self-direction and self-motivation, adapting and adjusting instructional presentations, and utilizing various teaching techniques and learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Supports student learning by practicing and promoting positive interactions with and among students, encouraging self-direction and self-motivation, adapting and adjusting instructional presentations, and utilizing various teaching techniques and learning activities.
• Maintains an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicates the lesson objective and its importance to students.
• Maintains an effective system of monitoring student progress and informs appropriate persons of such progress.
• Completes required reports promptly and accurately.
• Accepts responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.
• Engages in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintains a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serves as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Complies with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Requirements

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

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.