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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, Special Education, or other related fields.
• Eligible or currently possess a Provisional or Full Virginia Teaching License in Special Education (general curriculum or other categories), or other licensed areas.
• Experience leading classroom instruction of school-aged (K-12) students with disabilities.
• Ability to lead and manage staff.
• Ability to provide academic oversight and supervision.
• Ability to provide direct academic instruction.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs or ASOLs)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the classroom instructional leader of a team of staff and classroom of students.
• Develop grade-level lesson plans and implement daily academics for a class of no more than 10 students.
• Lead and manage staff, provide academic oversight and supervision, and provide direct academic instruction.
• Collaborate with school divisions and other service providers as needed.
• Create the academic plan for the classroom and each student based on Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs or ASOLs) and follow appropriate pacing and sequencing.
• Follow strategies and interventions designed by the BCBA, Assistant Principal, Principal, or IEP Administrator to address challenging student behaviors or help with skill acquisition challenges.
• Design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Plan instruction to achieve desired IEP goals and objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Assess individual, group, and program needs and select appropriate materials and resources to match the abilities and needs of all students.
• Use a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term instructional decisions to improve student learning.
• Identify and communicate specific student performance expectations and document student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Use comprehensive materials, technology, and resources that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
• Select, evaluate, and refine a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and improvement of student learning.
• Actively implement a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
• Manage classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students.
• Create a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Use effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster positive interactions in the classroom.
• Develop partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and in the school.
• Work collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
• Take responsibility for and participate in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.

Benefits

• Retention Bonus of $7,000
• Competitive Pay
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Millage Reimbursement
• Dental & Vision
• Medical insurance
• PTO
• Professional Development Training
• AAA Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15K Life Insurance Policy
• 401K
• Optional Pet Insurance