Position Overview

Supports instruction (in collaboration) with general education teacher, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required.

 Under general supervision of the Program Supervisor and other Program Administrators, plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. 

Classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. May perform duties within a team or departmental setting or work independently in a unique teaching specialty.

This position is eligible for remote work, but also may require in-person attendance at job-related meetings, training sessions, and conferences, as requested by the employee's supervisor.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist and participate in management of student behavior in all parts of the Program 
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required, or assigned
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Communicate with parents through conferences 
• Collaborate with other professionals (school counselors, Special Education case manager, home school Special Education Designee, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or student supplies; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

State Requirements/Qualification

• Holds a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education 
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts)

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned; knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development; knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Reports to: Supervisor, Virtual Loudoun Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 10 months, 197 days, 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed Salary Scale

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: Yes

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.

This position is eligible for remote work, but also may require in-person attendance at job-related meetings, training sessions, and conferences, as requested by the employee's supervisor.

Candidate must live within a commutable distance of Loudoun County Public Schools.

This is a End of Year (EOY) contract position