Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Overview

Job Title: Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Location: Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name: HCPS - Randolph Education Center

• Under the direction of the school principal, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for preschool students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work.
• Creates a flexible program and maintains a language rich, structured, routine-driven environment.
• Oversees transition from parent/infant to Early Childhood Special Education programs as well as Early Childhood to school age programs.
• Participates in the Opportunity School initiative, including resource alignment and professional learning when applicable (reference: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques to improve development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instructs students in academic subjects using varied techniques (phonetics, multi-sensory learning, repetition) to meet diverse needs.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs) that meet students' educational needs.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time to provide opportunities for observation, questioning, and investigation.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for a learning-conducive environment.
• Meets with parents to discuss progress and determine priorities for their children and individualized educational needs.
• Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop IEPs that promote educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports as required by laws, district policies, and 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 Intervention 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 and curriculum development meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual schedules, antecedent-based intervention, etc.). Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Demonstrates understanding of functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each. Experience with a variety of evidence-based instructional practices as well as data collection and its utilization.

Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices. Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other related educational software. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. Master 0s degree in special education preferred.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

The minimum salary for this 246-day position is $68,179 (bachelor's) or $71,452 (master's). Annual salaries are prorated based upon the actual work begin date. This position qualifies for the $3,500 Opportunity School Stipend.

To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:

• Resume
• Copy of your VA or out-of-state teaching license
• Official or unofficial transcripts
• Copies of your Praxis scores (if available)

If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to:

Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn:
Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223

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