Teacher - Exceptional Education K1 Collab Exed

Job Title

Teacher - Exceptional Education K1 Collab Exed

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS - Lakeside Elementary

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.

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a co-taught setting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students in a combined classroom of no more than 10 kindergarten and first grade students with disabilities, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and collaborating with other educators, specialists, and families to support student success.

This classroom will be comprised of two educators-- a general education teacher and a special education teacher providing instruction aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning. 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 aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.

This classroom will be comprised of two educators -- a general education teacher and a special education teacher providing instruction aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning. This posting is for the exceptional education teacher.

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Integrate Technology and adaptive tools to enhance learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the classroom special education teacher to provide instruction aligned to the Standards of Learning grade-level content with the support of division-aligned instructional materials
• 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.
• 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.

• Collaborates with the special education teacher, drafting and implementing IEP plans
• Participates in IEP meetings as the general education teacher
• 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.

• Establish a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect and understanding.
• Implement behavior management strategies to support students' social and emotional development.
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom conducive to learning.
• Assists in the data collection and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plans (BIP).

• Work closely with special education staff and related service providers
• Participate in team meetings and professional development sessions.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress and concerns.