THIS POSITION IS FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Provides educational assessments of students referred to the child study committee including classroom observations and the administration of diagnostic tests.  Work is performed under general supervision within specific program objectives and policies; employee communicates and coordinates with others to ensure program effectiveness.  Daily contacts are made with instructional and administrative personnel as well as persons and resource personnel outside of the school system.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Consults with teachers, administrators, parents and other professionals regarding student's educational needs.
• Reviews student educational records.
• Interprets behavioral observations which impact educational performance.
• Administers tests and interprets results.
• Compiles, maintains and files all educational reports and other documents as required.
• Communicates diagnostic findings to administrators, teachers, parents and other professionals.
• Provides input to the IEP committee regarding student's academic strengths and weaknesses based on educational testing.
• Works collaboratively with other assessment and school personnel to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Develops and maintains effective individual and group relationships with students, parents and professional colleagues.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information for the purpose of protection of students, staff, parents and district.
• Assists in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Considerable knowledge in all areas of exceptionalities including SLD, ID, ED, DD, OHI, Autism and others; of federal, state and local regulations and of current instructional strategies.  Working knowledge of the Standards of Learning and educational content in Virginia Public Schools.  Demonstrated ability to interpret and report assessment results. Demonstrated ability to administer and interpret diagnostic, criterion-referenced measures and in the identification of learning aptitudes.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.  Demonstrated ability in individual and group decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution and the ability to collaborate with other therapeutic and instructional personnel.
 
Requirements:
Must hold a valid Postgraduate professional license with an endorsement in at least one special education content area. One to three years successful teaching experience is required.  Prior training or experience in diagnostic testing is strongly preferred. 

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.

 

In addition to the on-line application, teacher applicants are required to submit:

Transcripts

Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 

 

References

To complete the application, applicants must submit two (2) written references . When possible, references should be from a current or previous supervisor. References from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history.

Applicants may use the Chesterfield County Public Schools reference form or a signed, dated letter of reference .

Chesterfield County Public Schools Reference Form (Click on the wording.)

 

Copy of current Teaching License

Complete Application Package

Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets, to include transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores (Praxis II, etc.), and references are received. To expedite application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the on-line application.  The documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to:

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
9900 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA  23832

 

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

 

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test