Laurel Meadow ES- Special Education Adapted Curriculum Teacher (26/27 School Year)

Hanover County Public Schools • Mechanicsville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing direct instruction to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Responsible for assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs, and following state and federal policies regarding special education procedures.

Requirements

• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence based teaching practices as well as data collection and its utilization.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work.
• Experience working in an educational setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Specific knowledge of functional and adapted academic instruction, assistive technology, interventions to support communication and social skills development.
• Familiarity with the Virginia Aligned Standards of Learning, or comparable modified curricula and instruction on Activities of Daily Living.
• Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices.
• Bachelors Degree in appropriate related field.
• Must have a record of successful full-time teaching experience or have demonstrated a successful student teaching placement/internship.
• Must hold or be eligible for Va. Teacher License w/endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
• Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and other physical activities are required.
• Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.
• Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals, regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and significant pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are also required.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree.
• Experience working in a classroom setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experienced in moderating IEP meetings.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct instruction to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs.
• Following state and federal policies regarding special education procedures.
• Collecting and utilizing data.
• Providing instruction to students with extensive support needs in a collaborative setting, promoting inclusive practices.
• Effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Attending meetings outside the normal duty hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level