Teacher for Students with Visual Impairments

Stafford County Public Schools•Stafford, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, the Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the individualized needs of each student with a disability; assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate; and maintains an understanding of local, state, federal mandates governing special education programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.
Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in Special Education.
Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students
Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation
Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
Assess individual needs and performance
Address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Support Student Learning Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students by demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and maintaining interest in students.
Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
Adapt and adjust instructional presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests.
Maintain and organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans with evidence of effective lesson planning.
Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
Communicate the lesson objective and its importance to students.
Utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and leaning activities both in class and out of class.
Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress.
Complete required reports promptly and accurately.
Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
Assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's care.
Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.