What are the responsibilities and job description for the Annual Substitute Teacher - Special Education - Elementary - 2024-2025 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Responsible for instructing students in an elementary school setting serving grades K-5 special education. Assumes responsibility for all aspects of classroom instruction, assessments and behavior management on a short term or long term basis. Implements teacher-created lesson plans or works collaboratively with a team of educators to generate lesson plans, providing differentiated strategies to instruct students at all levels in all content areas.
The permanent substitute will be assigned to one school and will be expected to report to school each day. However, if the need arises, the permanent sub will be required to work in a different elementary school where the location will vary within Chesterfield School Division.
NOTE: While this posting seeks potential permanent substitutes in special education, final classroom placement is at the discretion of the school principal.Essential Job Functions:
Improvises lessons in emergency situations where the teacher is unable to provide detailed lesson plans
Plans, prepares and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students
Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities
Deliver intervention services to all students based on specific goals and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Commonwealth of Virginia
Remains current in best practices for instructional delivery, assessment and behavior management
Assesses student learning using multiple tools on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs
Creates positive educational climate for students
Possesses a working knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning and available state and local resources
Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management
Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, and fire drills)
Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students
Communicates regularly with parents, administration, and other staff as needed
Incorporates and models appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence
Performs other related duties as required.
Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation:
Prepares reports as requested by the administrator.
Equipment Operation:
Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to program instruction.
Contacts:
Teachers, regular classroom and instructional assistant, building administrators, central office staff and parents.
Work Direction:
N/A
Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
Performs majority of functions independently under the guidelines of CCPS policy and procedures.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, drive, lift materials up to 25 lbs. and reach overhead.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Must be flexible and willing to adapt to change on short notice, extensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, methodologies and current researched-based practices in the area of elementary education. Considerable knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning and available state and local resources. Working skill in the use of media and technology to support job functions. Demonstrated ability: to assess, monitor and use data to differentiate instruction; to organize, schedule and monitor program effectiveness; to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing; in decision-making, problem analysis and interpersonal relationships; to use and access a wide variety of materials to support instruction; and to effectively manage and supervise students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Bachelor's Degree required. Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Elementary Education preferred. Valid driver's license.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
- State Police Criminal History Investigation
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.
Salary : $42,027
