Special Education Teacher

*GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB* The Special Education Teacher plans and implements academic lessons, activities and plans for students in an assigned program.
Assesses student’s academic abilities and educational needs; develops goals and objectives for the academic portion of the student’s IEPs.
Develops, plans and implements lesson plans that meet identified goals and which incorporate student behavioral characteristics and communication abilities.
Documents and evaluates student progress.
Leads the work of Instructional Assistants who assist with the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans.
*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* * Manages the daily operations of the classroom which involves ensuring a safe and supportive environment of students and staff.
Manages student behaviors within the classroom or other instructional settings.
* Assesses student academic abilities and needs and identifies related goals and objectives.
Works with parents and other program staff which comprise a student’s treatment team to develop a comprehensive IEP for each student.
Develops lesson plans and activities which will teach and reinforce desired behaviors and targeted academic principles.
Participates in treatment team meetings to discuss client needs, issues, progress, IEP modifications, etc.
* Evaluates the effectiveness of provided academic lessons and teaching approaches and techniques and incorporates changes as necessary to ensure maximum benefit to the student.
Reviews and evaluates student’s work.
* Documents and reports on student progress with regard to academic goals; and consults with other members of the student treatment teams to share information, observations, etc regarding student progress and behaviors.
* Leads the work of academic support staff assigned to the class room.
Oversees their implementation of identified lesson plans, and consults with support staff regarding observations and suggestions for student goals.
Ensures appropriate documentation for progress reports, and daily data sheets.
Provides guidance and assistance as needed.
* Identifies and obtains necessary classroom supplies and equipment.
* Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed.
Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Responds to inquiries from agencies, parents and/or guardians regarding student progress, goals, lessons, etc.
* Prepares a variety of program related reports and documentation such as consequence records, incident reports, educational and behavioral logs, quarterly progress reports, etc.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE* * *Education: *Requires a bachelor’s or masters in special education or a related field.
* *Licensure*: Requires valid Virginia teaching license or eligibility for provisional license.
* *Experience:* Prefer 1 year of experience teaching students with special educational needs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
* *Special Requirements:* Requires State Teaching Certificate *EMPLOYEE BENEFITS* * Medical, dental and vision * Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts * 401(k), including an employer match * Generous Paid Time Off plan * Education Assistance * Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Short-term disability (STD) * Long-term disability (LTD) * As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness *COMPENSATION* * _Salary Range: $53,000 - $103,8458 per year based on experience and education.
_ Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $53,130.
00 - $88,828.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: * Berryville, VA 22611: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): * What is the best phone number to reach you to discuss the position? * Do you have a valid Driver's License? Note: Does not include Learners Permits or Restricted Licenses Do you have reliable transportation? * Have you ever had a licensing investigation (i.
e.
: Board of Nursing, Department of Education, Department of Social Services, etc.
)? Please explain.
If No, please enter N/A.
* If you have ever had a founded case of child abuse against you, or are currently the subject of a charge or investigation regarding child abuse in this state or anywhere else, please explain below.
 If no, please enter N/A.
* If you have you ever been convicted of or are the subject of pending charges for any offense including traffic violations, committed after your eighteenth birthday, please explain below.
If yes, list date of arrest, offense, identity of court, and city and state in which hearing took place for all convictions and pending charges and explain.
If no, please enter N/A.
* Are you at least 21 years of age? * At a minimum, have you obtained a high school diploma or GED? * If you were referred by a Grafton employee, please provide their name.
* Please provide your personal email address.
* Have you worked for Grafton Integrated Health Network in the past? If so, please provide any previously used names.
License/Certification: * Teaching Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person