Teacher - Special Education

STAFFORD MIDDLE · Stafford, United States

Teacher - Special Education

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.

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 learning activities both in class and out of class.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons of such progress.

School Building Responsibilities

• 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.

Education Attainment (Required): Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or education related to specific special education area to which assigned.

Industry Licensure or Certifications (Required): Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in Special Education.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the subject being taught to special needs students
• Classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation

Skills

• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives
• Assess individual needs and performance

Abilities

• 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

Core Expectations of All Stafford Schools Employees

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond to written and oral requests for information promptly and thoroughly.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance and dress appropriate to position and duties.
• 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 supervisor(s) and colleagues.
• Comply with all division policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality and professional conduct, as well as all site-based procedures and protocols.

Weight Demands - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Lifting – 1–25 lbs - X

Lifting – 26–50 lbs - X

Lifting – 50+ lbs - X

Carrying – 1–25 lbs - X

Carrying – 26–50 lbs - X

Carrying – 50+ lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 1–25 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 26–50 lbs - X

Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs - X

Physical Demands - Rarely - Occasionally - Frequently

Standing - X

Sitting - X

Walking - X

Reaching - X

Turning/Twisting - X

Balancing/Climbing - X

Stooping/Kneeling - X

Crouching/Crawling - X