Teacher - Special Education - ATI-UMW 2026-2027
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. Employees at ATI-UMW will be both full-time employees of ATI-UMW with Stafford Schools as fiscal agent, as well as part-time professional development adjuncts through UMW, with the exact responsibilities to be worked out on an individual basis.
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
Nice To Haves
- Multiple endorsements preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
