Anticipated Special Education Teacher - MVES

Alleghany County Public Schools•Covington, VA

14h

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program designed to provide the best possible education for each student. The role involves adapting the general school curriculum and applying specialized curricula and instructional techniques to meet the needs of students determined to have disabilities. The teacher also supports special education assessment and case management, maintains required records and reports, and works with students, families, colleagues, community agencies, and school administration. The position is governed by a 200-day contract. Salary is established annually by the School Board, and performance is evaluated under school board policy and administrative regulations for licensed personnel.

Requirements

Hold a valid teacher license meeting State requirements, with a specific endorsement in the assigned area.
Make knowledge accessible to all students.
Develop students’ cognitive capacity and respect for learning.
Foster students’ self-esteem, motivation, and sense of civic responsibility.
Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, including command of English and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective instructional models, strategies, and techniques.
Maintain a classroom environment that provides order and organization while promoting student self-discipline and student and teacher self-esteem.
Become knowledgeable about the scope and sequence of the general school curriculum.
Adapt the general school curriculum to meet the needs of students determined to have disabilities.
Develop skills in implementing the curriculum and techniques specific to the area of assignment.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, parents, community agencies, and administration.
Become knowledgeable about School System and school or assignment policies.
Become knowledgeable about and able to perform and interpret diagnostic measures needed for special education assessment.
Become familiar with general education evaluation procedures and adapt them to meet the needs of disabled learners.
Implement case management by guiding students through assessment from referral to eligibility and program development.
Promptly complete reporting duties, including caseload rosters, surveys and required reports, notices and assessment needs, and timeline maintenance.
Maintain professional growth through coursework, seminars, observations, conferences, and reading.
Maintain the validity and currency of credentials.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal, department chairperson, superintendent, or designee.