Charlottesville High School - Special Education Teacher
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing an appropriate educational program
for students with disabilities. Disabilities may range from physical, developmental, intellectual,
or various other education disabilities. The setting may vary depending on the required service
level of the students.
Essential Functions:
•Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives,
based on collaborative goals formed with the classroom teacher and/or appropriate to the
IEP for self-contained classes
•Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner
•Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
•Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the
students
•Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
•Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as
required
•Refer students for alternative services as provided by the division such as ESL,
Intervention, etc.
•Implement district initiatives
•Collaborate with department teachers and content lead teacher
•Understand, create, and implement all elements of an IEP for each student
•Participate in Charlottesville Tiered System of System as requested and assist with the
evaluation progress of students referred for possible special education services.
•Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by the school division, state
and federal laws
•Provide confidentiality for students in their records, interactions and communication
•Serve on committees as assigned
•Remain current on instructional practices in education, specifically special education
•Abide by school board policies, state statutes, and federal regulations
•Take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
Our Mission: Every Learner. Every Day. Everyone.
•Collaborate with other teachers and staff to assist in instructional practices to aid in
student success
•Communicate with parents to share information regarding improvement and possible
changes in the services
•Advocate for students with disabilities to assure equity of services in all aspects of the
school program
•Complete additional duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in
order to meet changing job conditions; apply pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; planning
and managing activities; strong communication skills; preparing and maintain accurate records;
and operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; strong
understanding of instructional needs of all students with disabilities; strong organizational skills
and able to meet deadlines; knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions,
percents, and/or ratios; read technical information; compose a variety of documents and/or
facilitate group discussions; analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions; specific
knowledge to satisfactorily apply appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws, age
appropriate activities, behavior plans, lesson plan requirements, community resources and stages
of child development; ability to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate
and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others in a wide variety
of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment
using standardized methods; ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups;
independent interpretation of guidelines; problem solving with equipment; ability to establish
and maintain constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining
confidentiality, exhibiting tact and patience; working flexible hours; ability to advocate for
students in all areas of the educational program; beliefs that all student can learn
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education and endorsement in the area of Special Education is
required. A Master's Degree and previous experience are preferred. If a candidate is endorsed
in one area of Special Education but not the area of the positon, the candidate must be willing to
complete the endorsement.
Physical Conditions and Nature of Work:
Duties performed typically in school setting include classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium,
community and recreational areas. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide
classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with
other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may
be required. Frequent contact with parents by phone, in writing and in person is necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach and hand and arms, and stoop, bend at
the knees and/or hips, kneel or crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to
handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities, required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The teacher must be able to
respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting. The
job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students,
angry students, emotional students, and infectious diseases and personal physical abuse.
Evaluation:
The Special Education Teacher is evaluated by the Principal.
Contract Length:
10 months/200 days
Date Revised:
May 1, 2020