Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum (Elementary)

Elementary Special Education Teacher - General CurriculumGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum (Elementary)Department: Heritage Elementary SchoolSalary Grade: Teacher Pay ScheduleFLSA Status: ExemptSite/Location: Heritage Elementary SchoolReports to: Building AdministratorDate: 07/18/2023POSITION SUMMARYProvides direct instructional support to students in a positive environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEmploy Special Educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student's individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.Assist in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.Perform related work as required.LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIESPersonal CompetenciesHonestyIntegrityEthicalEquity MindedEmotional IntelligenceCultural CompetenceSafetyQualityLeadership CompetenciesModels Excellent Customer ServiceThinks StrategicallyShows InitiativeActs DecisivelyCommunicates EffectivelyWorks CollaborativelyResolves Conflict ProactivelyFunctional CompetenciesTechnical CapabilitiesComputer LiteracyData Analysis and ManagementFiscal Planning and ManagementProject ManagementStrategic Planning EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCECandidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with a Special Education endorsement in General Curriculum K-12.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESCandidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNone TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSNone WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. SALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .DAYS: 200START DATE:2023-2024