Special Education Teacher Structured Teaching - Burnley-Moran Elementary SchoolSchool Year
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Job Description
Special Education Teacher (Structured Teaching)
Location:BurnleyMoran Elementary School
Reports to: Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational program
for students with disabilities. Disabilities may range from physical developmental intellectual
or various other education disabilities. The setting may vary depending on the required service
level of the students.
Essential Functions:
Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives
based on collaborative goals formed with the classroom teacher and/or appropriate to the
IEP for selfcontained classes
Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs interests and abilities of the
students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as
required
Refer students for alternative services as provided by the division such as ESL
Intervention etc.
Implement district initiatives
Collaborate with department teachers and content lead teacher
Understand create and implement all elements of an IEP for each student
Participate in Charlottesville Tiered System of System as requested and assist with the
evaluation progress of students referred for possible special education services.
Maintain accurate complete and correct records as required by the school division state
and federal laws
Provide confidentiality for students in their records interactions and communication
Serve on committees as assigned
Remain current on instructional practices in education specifically special education
Abide by school board policies state statutes and federal regulations
Take necessary precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities
Our Mission: Every Learner. Every Day. Everyone.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to assist in instructional practices to aid in
student success
Communicate with parents to share information regarding improvement and possible
changes in the services
Advocate for students with disabilities to assure equity of services in all aspects of the
school program
Complete additional duties as assigned
Skills Knowledge and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies regulations and/or laws; planning
and managing activities; strong communication skills; preparing and maintain accurate records;
and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; strong
understanding of instructional needs of all students with disabilities; strong organizational skills
and able to meet deadlines; knowledge of basic math including calculations using fractions
percents and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or
facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific
knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes policies regulations and/or laws age
appropriate activities behavior plans lesson plan requirements community resources and stages
of child development; ability to schedule activities meetings and/or events gather collate
and/or classify data; use jobrelated equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment
using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups;
independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish
and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining
confidentiality exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; ability to advocate for
students in all areas of the educational program; beliefs that all student can learn
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree in Special Education and endorsement in the area of Special Education is
required. A Masters Degree and previous experience are preferred. If a candidate is endorsed
in one area of Special Education but not the area of the positon the candidate must be willing to
complete the endorsement.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Duties performed typically in school setting include classroom gym cafeteria auditorium
community and recreational areas. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide
classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with
other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may
be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone in writing and in person is necessary. While performing the duties of this job the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand walk reach and hand and arms and stoop bend at
the knees and/or hips kneel or crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to
handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision
distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception. The teacher must be able to
respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting. The
job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and selfabusive students
angry students emotional students and infectious diseases and personal physical abuse.
Evaluation:
The Special Education Teacher is evaluated by the Principal.
Contract Length:
10 months/200 days
Date Revised:
May 1 2020
Employment Type
Full-Time
