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Bedford County Public Schools

Teacher

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What they do

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.

$69,458 / year median in Virginia

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title :
Teacher Terms of Employment :
200 days
Pay Grade :
Teacher Scale Job Summary:
To provide appropriate instruction in subject areas and skill development that will contribute to the students' development as mature, able and responsible citizens.
Essential Duties:
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request. Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom decorum. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons. Provides the students with a variety of instructional techniques. Strives to implement the school system's philosophy and goals. Assesses the accomplishment of the students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by administrative regulations and policy. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Performs such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal. Minimum Education and Education Qualifications A valid Virginia teaching license in the area of teaching responsibility and successful student teaching or teaching experience is required. Must be able to provide satisfactory references of teaching performance and have completed appropriate testing requirements. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to perform required tasks; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, to stoop, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) None. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Bedford County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Bedford County Schools to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Bedford County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time without prior notice.