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Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

General Description

Provides specialized instruction to students with developmental delays and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). 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

  • Plans for and provides specialized instruction in an early childhood special education classroom.
  • Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum using district curriculum and develops individualized educational plan (IEPs) for students with developmental delays and other disabilities. Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis through data collection and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.
  • Consults with teachers, administrators and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress. Observes students in regular classroom setting. Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services. Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents.
  • Performs home visits and provides support, information and training to parents, families, caregivers based on their needs.
  • Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Monitors behavior and provides positive behavioral support. Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
  • 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.

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.

Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Possession ofa 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 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 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 bemailed 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


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