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Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education 2021/2022

General Description

Provides specialized developmental instruction to students with developmental delays and other disabilities to optimize their learning in an environment that is considered natural for children who do not have identified delays in development. Natural environments may include the child’s home, daycares, preschools, parks or other community settings. Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system; may require handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

Essential Job Functions

  • Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based and criterion based assessments.
  • Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum utilized in the natural environment and Individualized Educational Plan for students with identified delays in development. Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Consults with teachers, administrators and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and to evaluate student progress.
  • Observes students in their natural environments.
  • Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.
  • Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents.
  • Facilitates inclusion of students with disabilities in the natural environment using a variety of strategies.
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
  • Coordinates with related services personnel to optimize student learning.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students. Demonstrated ability to identify students appropriate for special education programs; to develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning and level of developmental functioning. Demonstrated abilities in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Must hold a valid Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. Valid Virginia driver’s license is required.Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Three to five years’ experience teaching special education students is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. Valid Virginia driver's license is required. Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Three to five years' experience teaching special education students is strongly preferred.

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