Teacher - Special Education

Job Information

Job Title:
Teacher - Special Education

Department:
School Based

Reports To:
Building Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar:
Licensed 200 Day Staff

Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale

Job Summary and Purpose

The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the individualized needs of each student with a disability; assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate; and maintains an understanding of local, state, federal mandates governing special education programs.

Work Objectives/Essential Functions

• Support Student Learning

Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.

Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.

Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.

Maintain and organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.

Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.

Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and leaning activities both in class and out of class.

Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress.

• School Building Responsibilities

Complete required reports promptly and accurately.

Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.

Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.

Education and Experience

Education Attainment (Required):
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or
education related to specific special education
area to which assigned.

Education Attainment (Preferred):

Relevant Experience (Required):

Relevant Experience (Preferred):

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required):
Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with
specific endorsement in Special Education.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Preferred):

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

• Abilities

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

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.

Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.

Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.

Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.

Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.

Work in close harmony with supervisor(s) and colleagues.

Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands

Weight Demands
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently

Lifting – 1–25 lbs

X

Lifting – 26–50 lbs

Lifting – 50+ lbs
X

Carrying – 1–25 lbs

Carrying – 26–50 lbs

Carrying – 50+ lbs
X

Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs

Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs
X

Physical Demands

Physical Demands
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently

Standing

Sitting

Walking

Reaching

Turning/Twisting

Balancing/Climbing

Stooping/Kneeling

Crouching/Crawling

Classification Details (Completed by Human Resources)

Job Family:
TEACHER

Calendar:
LICENSED 200 DAYS

Pay Structure:
TEACHER PAY SCALE

Position:
MULTIPLE

FLSA Status:
EXEMPT

Job Grade:
T10-T31

Job Code:
2010

Status:
ACTIVE

This description is intended to describe the general nature, essential functions, and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and tasks, the inclusion of which are considered for job classification purposes.