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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 2021-22

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Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2021-22 school year.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Virginia prior to August 2021.

Job Goal:

To provide an early childhood educational program designed for children ages 2-5.

Position Description/Job Summary:

The teacher will 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.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
  • Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations.
  • Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based and criterion based assessments.
  • Assess student's learning on an ongoing basis through data collection and alters instruction to meet group and individual student needs.
  • Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents.
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
  • Coordinates with related service personnel to optimize student learning.
  • Monitors behavior and provides positive behavioral support.
  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations and accreditations standards, including documentation for eligibility and IEP process.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current research which supports "best practice" in the field of exceptional education.
  • Demonstrate abilities in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Other Job Functions:
  • Collaborate with the District Office administration and site administrator to review and implement program improvements.
  • Attend meetings as requested.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Job Requirements/Qualifications:
  • College degree in the field of early childhood special education
  • Leadership experience
  • Ability to maintain confidential files and information
  • Ability to work effectively with staff, parents and community agencies
  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Please refer to the RCPS Pay Plan located on the RCPS website for current salary information.

Company

The Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) is the 17th largest of 132 school systems in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the largest urban area west of Richmond, RCPS is the largest employer in Roanoke County. RCPS has 27 schools: 16 elementary, five middle, five high, and one specialty center. RCPS schools continue to rank among the best in Virginia for student achievement and other measures of success. 

Our Mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment in which students are empowered by knowledge, skills, and experiences to thrive as tomorrow's leaders, workforce, and citizens.

Our goal is to prepare every student, in every school, and in every classroom to be Opportunity Ready.

Having all schools meet state and federal measures is one important benchmark for student achievement in RCPS. With regard to peer divisions, Roanoke County remains among the top performing suburban divisions in the state and we had the highest results in the region.  All schools were fully accredited for the 2019-2020 school year based on results from 2018-2019. RCPS also prides itself on having one of the highest on-time graduation rates in the state at 94.9% for the Class of 2019. 

RCPS is also known for its outstanding technology program. It is a member of the prestigious League of Innovative Schools, only one of 57 national schools invited to join. As an early adopter of a 1:1 digital learning environment, all high school and middle school students are provided laptops to use in school, as well as at home – access to these laptops allows teachers to integrate interactive lessons within their curricula and to personalize learning for each student. Promethean boards are in all core classrooms. Also RCPS has had an online high school program for over 12 years and high school students can take one online class during the school year using their Blackboard Learn environment. RCPS understands that teaching is more than just preparing students for end-of-year assessment tests. Acting upon feedback gathered from the business and higher education communities the school district is focusing on helping students develop Opportunity Ready Skills (creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and citizenship) as part of its Profile of a Graduate.

Living in Roanoke County

Roanoke County is located in the southernmost end of the Shenandoah Valley, between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains.  Roanoke offers a wide variety of opportunity for its citizens.  One can take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Shop at the markets and boutiques in Downtown Roanoke and Salem.  Hike on a trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Go for a ride in America's East Coast Mountain Biking Capital. Discover wildlife while kayaking on the Upper James River Water Trail. Dine at a local restaurant and enjoy fresh, amazingly prepared ingredients, or sample the craft beverage scene.  Watch the sunset aboard a boat at Smith Mountain Lake.  No matter what you decide to do, there's a fun adventure for everyone in the Roanoke Valley in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Company info
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Telephone
(540) 562-3700
Location
5937 Cove Road
Roanoke
VA
24019
US

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