Special Education Teacher-Acquinton Elementary

SUPERVISOR:  Principal & Director of Special Programs

FLSA: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month contract 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS       

1. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with endorsement(s) in the required content area and/or grade level.
2. At least three (3) years’ prior, successful teaching experience in the desired content area and/or grade level is preferred. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, DUTIES AND ABILITIES

1. Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
2. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
3. Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
4. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
5. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
6. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
7. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
8. Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
9. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
10. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
11. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
12. Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
13. Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
14. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
15. Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
16. Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
17. Other assignments or related work as determined by the principal or Director of Special Programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This job operates in a professional, school environment. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate clearly. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be performed by this employee. The teacher shall be required to follow any other instructions and to do any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee. King William County Public Schools reserves the right to update or change this job description and related duties at any time.


HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be completed online at King William County Public Schools www.kwcps.k12.va.us. All candidates must submit an application. Individuals who do not meet the minimum qualifications of the position or who fail to submit all requested information by the deadline date (when applicable) will not be considered. Current staff members need to submit an application. Applications will remain active for one year.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check (fingerprinting).

For additional information please contact:

Mrs. Tina Rudd, Director of Human Resources
King William County Public Schools
P. O. Box 185; King William, VA 23086
Office: (804) 769-3434
Fax: (804) 769-8524
Email:trudd@kwcps.k12.va.us

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.