High School ScienceTeacher (Special Education)
- Employer
- Grafton Integrated Health Network
- Location
- Berryville, VA, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Science Teacher, Special Education Teacher
- Grade Level
- High School
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, plans and implements academic lessons, activities and plans for students in an assigned program. Assesses student's academic abilities and educational needs; develops goals and objectives for the academic portion of the student's IEPs. Develops, plans and implements lesson plans that meet identified goals and which incorporate student behavioral characteristics and communication abilities. Documents and evaluates student progress. Leads the work of Instructional Assistants who assist with the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans. This is a 12-month teaching position in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the daily operations of the classroom which involves ensuring a safe and supportive environment of students and staff. Manages student behaviors within the classroom or other instructional settings. Coordinates constant supervision for students with acute behavioral and learning needs.
Assesses student academic abilities and needs and identifies related goals and objectives. Works with parents and other program staff which comprise a student's treatment team to develop a comprehensive IEP for each student. Develops lesson plans and activities which will teach and reinforce desired behaviors and targeted academic principles. Participates in treatment team meetings to discuss client needs, issues, progress, IEP modifications, etc. Utilizing effective time management to design and implement lessons for rolling enrollment of students.
Evaluates the effectiveness of provided academic lessons and teaching approaches and techniques and incorporates changes as necessary to ensure maximum benefit to the student. Reviews and evaluates student's work. Provides written and/or oral communication of student progress to internal and external stakeholders in formal meetings, email, and teleconferencing.
Documents and reports on student progress with regard to academic goals; and consults with other members of the student treatment teams to share information, observations, etc regarding student progress and behaviors. Utilizing existing data systems to analyze student progress and implement accommodations as necessary.
Leads the work of academic support staff assigned to the class room. Oversees their implementation of identified lesson plans, and consults with support staff regarding observations and suggestions for student goals. Ensures appropriate documentation for progress reports, and daily data sheets. Provides guidance and assistance as needed.
Identifies and obtains necessary classroom supplies and equipment.
Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Responds to inquiries from agencies, parents and/or guardians regarding student progress, goals, lessons, etc.
Prepares a variety of program related reports and documentation such as consequence records, incident reports, educational and behavioral logs, quarterly progress reports, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
Ensures the classroom is maintained, clean and safe.
Participates in taking students into the community for special events or learning experiences.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Requires a bachelor's or masters in special education or a related field.
Licensure: Requires valid Virginia teaching license or eligibility for conditional license in the State of Virginia.
Experience: Prefer 1 year of experience teaching students with special educational needs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Grafton is an equal opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
Under general supervision, plans and implements academic lessons, activities and plans for students in an assigned program. Assesses student's academic abilities and educational needs; develops goals and objectives for the academic portion of the student's IEPs. Develops, plans and implements lesson plans that meet identified goals and which incorporate student behavioral characteristics and communication abilities. Documents and evaluates student progress. Leads the work of Instructional Assistants who assist with the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans. This is a 12-month teaching position in a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the daily operations of the classroom which involves ensuring a safe and supportive environment of students and staff. Manages student behaviors within the classroom or other instructional settings. Coordinates constant supervision for students with acute behavioral and learning needs.
Assesses student academic abilities and needs and identifies related goals and objectives. Works with parents and other program staff which comprise a student's treatment team to develop a comprehensive IEP for each student. Develops lesson plans and activities which will teach and reinforce desired behaviors and targeted academic principles. Participates in treatment team meetings to discuss client needs, issues, progress, IEP modifications, etc. Utilizing effective time management to design and implement lessons for rolling enrollment of students.
Evaluates the effectiveness of provided academic lessons and teaching approaches and techniques and incorporates changes as necessary to ensure maximum benefit to the student. Reviews and evaluates student's work. Provides written and/or oral communication of student progress to internal and external stakeholders in formal meetings, email, and teleconferencing.
Documents and reports on student progress with regard to academic goals; and consults with other members of the student treatment teams to share information, observations, etc regarding student progress and behaviors. Utilizing existing data systems to analyze student progress and implement accommodations as necessary.
Leads the work of academic support staff assigned to the class room. Oversees their implementation of identified lesson plans, and consults with support staff regarding observations and suggestions for student goals. Ensures appropriate documentation for progress reports, and daily data sheets. Provides guidance and assistance as needed.
Identifies and obtains necessary classroom supplies and equipment.
Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed. Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Responds to inquiries from agencies, parents and/or guardians regarding student progress, goals, lessons, etc.
Prepares a variety of program related reports and documentation such as consequence records, incident reports, educational and behavioral logs, quarterly progress reports, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
Ensures the classroom is maintained, clean and safe.
Participates in taking students into the community for special events or learning experiences.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Requires a bachelor's or masters in special education or a related field.
Licensure: Requires valid Virginia teaching license or eligibility for conditional license in the State of Virginia.
Experience: Prefer 1 year of experience teaching students with special educational needs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Grafton is an equal opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
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