Special Education Teacher

Supervisor

Principal and Director of Special Programs

FLSA

Exempt

Terms of Employment

10 months

General Description

The candidate is responsible for providing direct service to students with disabilities. Responsible for assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs, specifically dealing with students with all exceptionalities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia (Special Education endorsement); Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience within a public school or private education facility preferred.
• Excellent human relations skills and a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal form.

Essential Tasks

• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized methodology for teaching students with disabilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized curriculum.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Assistive Technologies.
• Facilitates IEP Teams for students with special needs.
• Writes and implements student IEPs.
• Compiles and maintain special education compliant files.
• Conducts assessments as needed for special education eligibility.
• Monitors and reports progress toward IEP Goals and Objectives.
• Completes all activities required for compliance with IDEA.
• Maintains accurate special education records.
• Submits required reports and documentation to administration.
• Plans and implements a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation in accordance with division, state and federal guidelines.
• Collaborates with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum.
• Communicates goals and objectives to students, parents, and cooperating staff.
• Establishes high expectations for academic success and classroom behavior.
• Employs a variety of research based instructional techniques and media to meet the needs of each student.
• Meets and plans regularly with content or grade level teams to develop unit plans, discuss teaching strategies, review disaggregated data, and review student educational plans.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and supervisors.
• Assists in the collection of data for providing appropriate intervention.
• Assists in the preparation of data for local, state and federal reports.
• Performs other duties as designated by the principal and Director of Special Programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students with disabilities. The special educator also demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group and in an individual setting; demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services; completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of students; displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

King William County Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in its employment practices or educational programs and activities, as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.