Teacher Early Childhood Special Education

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Principal plan organize and implement appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Instruct students according to appropriate curriculum (modifying to individual student need) that includes assessment and review processes for the Virginia Essentialized Standards
• Utilizes resources to develop individual materials appropriate for the students level of performance
• Plan develop write and implement lesson plans in keeping with school district and state education requirements keeping records of student achievement and tracking their abilities
• Conducts assessments testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning
• Develops implements and monitors IEPS for identified students as well as other required plans
• Work in collaboration with various stakeholders including parents and related service providers
• Complete all required IEP documentation as required by the Virginia Department of Education for Student with Disabilities within applicable timelines and compliance standards
• Confer with parents administrators related services and other IEP team members to develop individual educational programs (IEP) designed to promote students educational physical and social development
• Serve as the case manager for an assigned group of students organizing and maintaining the EC folder coordinating all IEP meetings and facilitating progress monitoring and reporting on all IEP goals
• Plan and deliver specialized individualized instruction to address skills and strategies that
• Assess collaboratively analyze interpret and communicate students progress toward measurable outcomes using technology as appropriate to inform both short- and long-term planning and make ongoing adjustments to instruction
• Teach socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive behavioral interventions and supports
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks and by holding IEP meetings at transition points (e.g. Elementary to middle school)
• Coordinate the inclusion of students with special needs into general education settings as appropriate and specified in the IEP
• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency such as hygiene safety and food preparation
• Act as a resource to the general education staff teacher assistants administration and parents as needed
• Comply with and enforce school rules and school board policies and procedures
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on committees as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

10 month contract (200 days)

Required Experience:

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