Special Education Teacher (PK-12 General Curriculum)
2020-2021 School Year
Category: Teacher / Professional
Employment Type: Full-time (200-day contract)
Building: Ivy Creek School
Location: 227 Lambs Lane Charlottesville, VA
Summary:
The Piedmont Regional Education Program (PREP) seeks to hire a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction to students with emotional disabilities at Ivy Creek School.
Questions regarding this position may be directed to PREP by calling 434-975-9400.
Salary Range: $49,950 - $77,687
Salary is commensurate with years of related experience; advanced degree supplements are available as determined by the PREP Joint Board of Control.
Primary Function:
To implement an instructional program with multi-tiered systems of support that is aligned with state standards and results in increased academic outcomes for all students.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Professional Performance
- To comply with school and school board policies and regulations.
- To work cooperatively with the all staff.
- To relate positively to parents and to other community representatives.
- To demonstrate professional growth.
- To be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
- To accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
- To use instructional and planning, time effectively.
- To assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities.
- To assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students.
- Supervise Program Specialists assigned to class, including providing input on Program Specialist’s annual evaluation.
- Instructional Performance
- Instruction
- Communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students.
- Employ appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities.
- Use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives.
- Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriate persons.
- Align lesson plans and instruction with state standards.
- Implement multi-tiered systems of support to increase students’ academic achievement.
- Classroom Management
- Develop and maintain a classroom schedule.
- Maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation.
- Engage students in the instructional process.
- Implement positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Implement multi-tiered systems of support to foster positive student behavior.
- Interpersonal Relations
- Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
- Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
- Subject Matter
- Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter.
- Demonstrate the ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests.
- Ensure instruction is aligned to the state standards.
- Planning/Materials
- Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long-range plans.
- Create and implement lesson plans aligned to the state standards with differentiation to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Utilize a variety of materials and resources that support instruction aligned to the state standards.
Evaluation:
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities via the Teacher Performance Evaluation System.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in special education general curriculum, emotional disabilities or learning disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years successful teaching experience in public school settings
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or in a related content area
Reports To: Principal
Contact Information
PREP
Phone: 434-975-9400
Posting Schedule
This position will remain open until filled
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