What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-26 Elementary Special Education Teachers position at Various Locations?
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Elementary Special Education Teacher
FLSA: Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license.
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month position, 200 day contract with 180 teaching days
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Participate in curriculum review and design.
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Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
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Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
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Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
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Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
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Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
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Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
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Refer students for alternative services as provided by the School Division (Special Education, Gifted Education, Reading Intervention, English Learner/Migrant Education).
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Effectively implement division initiatives.
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Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division policy and administrative regulation.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)
