A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Teacher - Special Education
Botetourt County School Dist
Buchanan Elementary School - Buchanan, Virginia This job is also posted in Botetourt County Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5909732
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Botetourt County Public Schools
Job Descriptions
www.bcps.k12.va.us
JOB CLASS
Teacher 10/200
GROUP:
Certificated
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
GRADE:
200
SALARY RANGE:
$46,870 to $73,145
GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Create a classroom environment that provides for students active engagement in the learning process and enables each student to master learning objectives.
Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
Prepare and make available lesson plans meet by division criteria.
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to the students
Establish learning objectives consistent with identified student needs, requirements of BCPS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.
Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, BCPS policy and administrative regulations.
Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct for the classroom.
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Make provisions for being available to students and parents for related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
Establish relationships recognizing and respecting every individual.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Participate and share responsibility for the total school program, be a team player.
Perform other duties as required.
Show professionalism.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of BCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, BCPS policies and effective instructional practices; through understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks
