Annual Substitute Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education - 2023-2024

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. 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. 

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. The daily assignment within that school will vary depending upon the need for substitutes. The principal or designee will make the daily assignment to the permanent substitute.

• 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:

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 Special Education K-12 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