General Description

Provides specialized academic instruction to students receiving services for autism, intellectual disabilities, severe intellectual disabilities, or physical disabilities who are accessing an adapted curriculum.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. Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Completes required training as well as performs other best practices in providing consistency through autism classrooms in the school division.
• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard-based assessments.
• Performs instruction in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations.
• Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, related services providers and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress.
• Documents and evaluates student progress. Communicates progress frequently, thoroughly and effectively with parents multiple channels as needed.
• Provides supervision and work direction to instructional assistants.
• Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
• Writes effective, instructionally sound standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) attuned to the individual needs of students with autism in compliance with division procedures and VDOE regulations.
• 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 and specific to students with autism and behavioral, social and communication strategies for individuals with autism. Demonstrated ability to: identify students appropriate for special education programs; develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning; develop IEP's through online systems and to generate and access data through online sources and the student record. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.

Requirements

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Special Education.

In addition to the online application, teacher applicants are required to submit:

Transcripts (Undergraduate and graduate transcripts; unofficial transcripts accepted)

Copy of your Virginia or out-of-state teaching license

Two written references . Signed, dated letter of reference or theCCPS reference form. 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.

Incomplete applications will not be processed.To expedite the application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the online 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