Teacher, Special Education (Autism) (EOY-End of Year)

Loudoun County Public Schools • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, the Teacher, Special Education plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. The role includes monitoring students and maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Classes may be single- or multi-grade level and may focus on a subject, skill, or specialty. Teachers generally work within a team or departmental setting, though they may work independently in a unique teaching specialty. This position is designated End of Year (EOY) and is a 10-month, 203-day assignment with a 7-hour workday. It is classified as exempt and is on the Licensed Salary Scale.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education, or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education and submit transcripts.
• Knowledge of the content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of the assigned instructional specialty.
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools curriculum related to the assignment, and of the School Division’s mission, goals, and organization.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skill in using multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents.
• Oral and written communication skills and excellent human relations skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations available; duties may include moving students using wheelchairs or other mechanical devices and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting.
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies and activities, including selecting suitable materials and providing appropriate learning experiences.
• Manage allotted instructional time to maximize student achievement and use varied instructional materials, multimedia, and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Manage learner behavior in instructional settings and assist with student behavior management elsewhere at school, on school grounds, or at a work site.
• Coordinate instructional activities with school-based and nonschool-based professional staff as needed to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participate in required or assigned in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings.
• Communicate instructional expectations to students and keep them informed of progress toward those expectations.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Collaborate with professionals such as guidance counselors and librarians on schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed