What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher-Special Education Intensive Day Program- Harrowgate ES- 2025-26 position at Chesterfield County Public Schools?
General Description
Provides specialized academic instruction to students with emotional disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. 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. Contacts are made within and outside the school system and may require handling sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions :
N/A
Report Preparation :
N/A
Equipment Operation :
Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts:
Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents.
Work Direction/Supervision :
N/A
Decision Making :
N/A
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 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 :
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for emotionally disabled special education students; of applicable special education laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; of the principles and methods of developing an instructional and behavioral management system; of basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling. Working skill in the operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. Demonstrated ability to design and implement Individual Educational Plans for individuals with disabilities and in designing instruction based on a student's individual education plan. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; to provide guidance in support needed from classroom paraprofessionals. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license. Experience teaching special education students is required. Working knowledge of services, support, or programs to assist students in attaining his/her post-secondary goals preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide specialized reading instruction using small group, blended learning with online computer resources to address fluency and comprehension preferred.
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
References
Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recentteaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. The teacher reference form may be accessed via the link below.
Copy of Teaching License
Complete Application Package
Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets, to include transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores (Praxis II, etc.), and references are received. To expedite application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the on-line application. The documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to:
Chesterfield County Public Schools Department of Human Resources9900 Krause Road Chesterfield, VA 23832
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
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01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
11
Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
Provides specialized academic instruction to students with emotional disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. 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. Contacts are made within and outside the school system and may require handling sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.
Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions :
- Conducts assessment/evaluation of student abilities and needs; attends and serves as a member of the IEP Team; assists in the development of IEP instructional goals/objectives; assists in identifying other related services for the student. Reassesses and evaluates student progress; prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior.
- Establishes instructional/learning environment for students to reinforce appropriate pupil behavior. Develops, adapts/modifies and sequences a variety of instructional activities to meet the students’ individual goals/objectives which are based on the student’s IEP. Provides academic instruction to students based on state adopted curriculum; monitors/charts behavioral and instructional progress of students. Establishes and maintains a behavioral management system for students. Establishes a varied environment which accommodates the differing ways that children learn. Maintains records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner.
- Maintains cooperative working relationships and effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, other school district personnel and other community service agencies.
- Trains paraprofessionals assigned to class; participates in district, school and program professional development activities. Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments. Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum using district curriculum and individualized educational plan for students with learning disabilities. Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.
- Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents.
- Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
- Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
- Attends MANDT Certification Training.
- Performs other duties as required or as established by School Board Policy.
N/A
Report Preparation :
N/A
Equipment Operation :
Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education.
Contacts:
Contact with all levels of CCPS personnel, students, parents.
Work Direction/Supervision :
N/A
Decision Making :
N/A
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 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 :
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Qualifications
Working knowledge of the practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for emotionally disabled special education students; of applicable special education laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; of the principles and methods of developing an instructional and behavioral management system; of basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling. Working skill in the operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. Demonstrated ability to design and implement Individual Educational Plans for individuals with disabilities and in designing instruction based on a student's individual education plan. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; to provide guidance in support needed from classroom paraprofessionals. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license. Experience teaching special education students is required. Working knowledge of services, support, or programs to assist students in attaining his/her post-secondary goals preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide specialized reading instruction using small group, blended learning with online computer resources to address fluency and comprehension preferred.
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
- Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.
Transcripts
Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
References
Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package. Applicants with zero years teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor. Applicants with recentteaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years. If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided. The teacher reference form may be accessed via the link below.
Copy of Teaching License
Complete Application Package
Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets, to include transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores (Praxis II, etc.), and references are received. To expedite application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the on-line application. The documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to:
Chesterfield County Public Schools Department of Human Resources9900 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
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.
To learn more details, visit our
01
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of an offense involving the sexual molestation, physical or sexual abuse or rape of anyone?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been the subject of a founded case of child abuse and/or neglect?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding a conviction of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation or possession of marijuana, please explain the nature of the conviction(s) and the date(s) of the conviction(s).
06
Have you ever been terminated or requested to resign from a job position?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding being terminated or requested to resign from a job position, please provide a brief explanation.
08
Have you ever been recommended for non-renewal of an employment contract?
- Yes
- No
Has your teaching license ever been revoked or suspended? If not applicable, select "No."
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding having your teaching license revoked or suspended, please provide a brief explanation.
11
Are you the subject of any criminal proceedings?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the question regarding current criminal proceedings, please provide a brief explanation.
Required Question
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