Special Education Teacher - Charlottesville High School

Overview

Charlottesville High School

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Charlottesville High Schools

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 educational disabilities. The setting may vary depending on the required service level of the students.

• 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 self-contained 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 regularly 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 teachers
• Understand, create, and implement all elements of an IEP for each student
• Participate in the Charlottesville Tiered System of Support 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
• 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 ensure equity of services in all aspects of the school program
• Complete additional duties as assigned

• Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks, with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations, and/or laws; plan and manage activities; strong communication skills; prepare and maintain accurate records; operate 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; 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 job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of settings; 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;
  
  adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality, exhibit tact and patience; work flexible hours; ability to advocate for students in all areas of the educational program; belief that all students can learn

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and endorsement in the area of Special Education is required. A Master’s…