Special Ed Teacher - Autism/Cross Category

About This Role

Plan and implement instructional programs for students with special needs, particularly those with Autism/Cross Category, within a team or independently. Assess student achievement and provide appropriate learning experiences to maximize educational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials
• Provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process
• Assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and nonschool-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Requirements

• Valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts to get License Reciprocity to Transfer License to Virginia)
• Bachelor Degree in Special Education or related field with a special education endorsement
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development
• Knowledge of curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Excellent human relations skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Special Education or related field with a special education endorsement.

Skills

* Required skills