2026-2027 Special Education Teacher-Olive Branch Preschool Center

Portsmouth Public Schools • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Performs professional work providing limited direct instruction and computer-assisted services to special needs students, motivates students to develop skills in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Principal. Supervision is exercised over paraprofessionals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential; Assesses and evaluates the needs of assigned students Develops individualized instructional programs and monitors their implementation and deadlines Completes and advises on the use of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans; Create lessons designed to instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified by State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools; Establishes and maintains district and school-wide standards of behavior; Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas; Evaluate students' progress, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports/report cards; Communicates with students, student counselors, teachers/other school staff, and parents/guardians through conferences and other means; Maintains professional competence through professional development, in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials; Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students throughout the building, maintaining student safety at all times Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship; Performs administrative functions in computer-based applications; Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities, Performs related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the subject(s)
• Thorough knowledge of education principles, practices, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching
• Thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior
• Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, students and parents
• Ability to operate a personal computer
• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License, Postgraduate Professional License or Provisional License with appropriate endorsement to teach specified subject area

Responsibilities

• Facilitate specialized subject matter(s), motivating all students to achieve maximum potential
• Assesses and evaluates the needs of assigned students
• Develops individualized instructional programs and monitors their implementation and deadlines
• Completes and advises on the use of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Create lessons designed to instruct students in area(s) of specialization and subject matter specified by State law and administrative regulations and procedures of Portsmouth Public Schools
• Establishes and maintains district and school-wide standards of behavior
• Encourages students to think independently, develop and express original ideas
• Evaluate students' progress, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports/report cards
• Communicates with students, student counselors, teachers/other school staff, and parents/guardians through conferences and other means
• Maintains professional competence through professional development, in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students throughout the building, maintaining student safety at all times
• Participates in faculty committees and student activity sponsorship
• Performs administrative functions in computer-based applications
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Performs related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time