Special Education Teacher (License Support Provided) (6714)

University Instructors•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds to lead, change, and inspire students in the Arlington area. In this role you will serve students in special education programs as a classroom teacher. Candidates that hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in ANY field are eligible to take part in our pathways program. In this program you have the opportunity to become eligible for a provisional teaching license in SPED for school year 2024-25 and beyond.

Requirements

Have completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field from a regionally accredited university or institution
Have previously completed a foundations of special education course or be willing to take the course as a term of their employment
Will work towards successfully obtaining a provisional Special Education License from the state of Virginia
Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, support staff and parents
Continually assess and monitor student achievement and maintain all documents and evaluations for institutional and individual reporting purposes
Design and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities
Manage student behaviors in the instructional setting to ensure an environment that is conducive to the learning process
Assist in management of student behaviors in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based as required, to maximize student learning opportunities
Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
Communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
Communicate with parents through conferences and other means
Collaborate with other professionals and support staff to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed
Use multi-media and other technologies to enhance learning
Plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives for students with varying ability
Other duties as assigned