Adaptive Special Education Teacher (Immediate Opening)

Campbell County School Dist

Yellow Branch Elementary School - Rustburg, Virginia This job is also posted in Campbell County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5914170

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Today

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Must be eligible or complete licensure requirements for Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12 within first 3 years of hire/assignment.

TEN MONTHS

(200 DAYS), INCLUDING

IN PART PAID STATE RETIREMENT & STATE MANDATED LIFE INSURANCE & IN PART FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

General Definition of Work:

Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and 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 follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Create and deliver instruction following the Aligned Standards of Learning utilizing a variety of adaptive methods to address the unique cognitive, communication and behavioral needs of students with significant disabilities.

Plan and provide assessment activities to demonstrate student learning through the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP).

Create and deliver instruction to address individual functional skills needs related to communication, behavior, social and daily living skills.

Establish and maintain a highly structured learning environment that promotes whole-group, small-group and individual learning opportunities.

Collaborate with school personnel to create meaningful inclusion opportunities for students with significant disabilities.

Collaborate with a variety of school-based teams to develop individualized plans to promote student academic, adaptive and behavioral success.

Apply a wide range of adaptive strategies and interventions to promote instructional access.

Administer a variety of assessment and data collection practices to monitor student progress.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A valid Virginia teaching license in the area of teaching responsibility and successful student teaching or teaching experience required. Knowledge of medical aspects of the children with disabilities and the implication for instruction is required. Knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate the children with disabilities into the least restrictive environment. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.

Physical Requirements:

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, 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, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$51,150 to $72,902 Per Year

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree preferred.