What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education (Natural Environments) 2025-2026 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Provides specialized developmental instruction to students with developmental delays and other disabilities to optimize their learning in an environment that is considered natural for children who do not have identified delays in development. Natural environments may include the child’s home, daycares, preschools, parks or other community settings. 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.
Current CCPS employees are eligible to apply.
Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based and criterion based assessments.
Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum utilized in the natural environment and Individualized Educational Plan for students with identified delays in development. Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet individual needs.
Consults with teachers, administrators and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and to evaluate student progress.
Observes students in their natural environments.
Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.
Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents.
Facilitates inclusion of students with disabilities in the natural environment using a variety of strategies.
Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
Coordinates with related services personnel to optimize student learning.
Performs other duties as required.
Budgetary Responsibility:
NA
Report Preparation:
NA
Equipment Operation:
Operation of computer, LCD and copy machine.
Contacts:
Staff in natural environment settings, building administrator and parents.
Work Direction:
NA
Supervision:
NA
Decision Making:
Functions independently within the context of daily activities.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
NA
Physical Demands:
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use 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. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. May be required to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a variety of natural environments including the child’s home, daycares, preschools, parks and other community settings. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
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.
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.
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
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 : $53,978 - $81,971
