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Special Education/General Curriculum Teacher PC 1556 for the 2023-2024

Position Title: Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum Pay Grade: Per Instructional Salary Schedule

Period of Employment: 10 months

Description Approved/ Revised: 11/22 FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Special Education, and Executive Director of Student Services

General Responsibilities: To aid each student, consistent with his or her abilities and educational needs to: 1. plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings 2. provide and/or monitor specialized instruction to students with disabilities; 3. ensure students participate in the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with accommodations and other supplemental aids; 4. develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); 5. develops, implements and monitors the students' Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members

Essential Duties:
(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

  • Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements and physical, emotional, and academic levels of
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment in

accordance with the IEP.
  • Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the
  • Plans, integrates and utilizes technology for classroom
  • Utilizes assistive technology and specialized
  • Provides feedback to students on learning
  • Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.


  • Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
  • Participates in staff, department, content learning teams and special education committee meetings as required.
  • Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection towards students IEP goals and
  • Compiles and maintains special education components of Student Education
  • Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
  • Collaborates, in a co-teaching situation, with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student's required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student's educational progress.
  • Consults with general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate
  • Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students'
  • Respond to parent inquiries in a timely
  • Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s).
  • Perform duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
  • Comply with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all rules and regulations made by the School Board and
  • Attend all meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Supervising
  • Learn the criteria for the evaluation of the Teacher; especially the areas of evaluation procedures, evaluation, steps and appeals.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Building
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of and adhere to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with
  • Demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student
  • Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth in the teaching field or in the field of teaching, as well as the improvement of the
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
  • Serve as a role
Requisite Education and Experience:
  • Must possess good moral
  • Must possess at a minimum a bachelor's
  • Master's Degree
  • Must have met the Virginia Department of Education requirements to possess a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education General


  • Experience in computer technology preferred or desirable and/or willing to pursue appropriate technology training as required by


Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.

  • Work effectively with peer leaders, supervisors, and
  • Demonstrate effective classroom management
  • Provide for sound and effective techniques of
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate
  • Respond to parent inquiries in a timely
  • Perform duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
  • Comply with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all rules and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
  • Attend all meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Supervising
  • Learn the criteria for the evaluation of the Teacher; especially the areas of evaluation procedures, evaluation, steps and
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Building
Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student
  • Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth in the teaching field or in the field of teaching, as well as the improvement of the profession
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Serve as a role
Requisite Education and Experience:
  • Must possess good moral
  • Must possess at a minimum a bachelor's
  • Must have met the Virginia Department of Education requirements to possess a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in the area for which he/she is being hired to
  • Experience in computer technology preferred or desirable and/or willing to pursue appropriate technology training as required by


Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

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Manassas City Public Schools assures equal employment opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by federal and state orders and laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.

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