Teacher - Exceptional Education - Department Chair

Teacher - Exceptional Education - Department Chair

Location:

Henrico, VA, US

Organization: HCPS - Godwin High School

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

In addition to serving as a classroom teacher, the Special Education Department Chair oversees special education instructional services for students with disabilities. Promotes research‑based educational instructional practices for special education students in classrooms. Communicates within and outside of the school system; requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others. This position supports instruction during Extended School Year (ESY).

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory‑ and perceptual‑motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instructs 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.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) that meets the student's educational needs.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meets with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confers 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.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
• Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow‑up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Assists students with learning personal hygiene.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform educational decision making.
• Assists in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assists in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

• Provides case management for students in private day placement.
• Ensures compliance with annual IEP and reevaluation timelines in conjunction with school administration.
• Attends monthly department chair meetings.
• Stays abreast of current instructional methods and best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Serves as liaison between special education and building administrator.
• Provides expertise on procedural issues related to IDEA and Virginia Special Education Regulations.
• Manages special education transportation needs within…