Special Education Teacher

Education: Special Education

Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Principal and/or other designated administrator, the Special Education Teacher develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively meet the individualized needs of each disable student; assesses and evaluates student performance and modifies instructional activities as appropriate; and maintains an understanding of local, state, federal mandates governing special education programs. 

Qualifications:
1. Hold or be eligible for a valid teaching license which meets Commonwealth of Virginia requirements with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
2. Ongoing evidence of mental and physical competence to perform assigned responsibilities may be required from a qualified physician.
3. An applicant who has had prior experience in a related position must have a performance rating which is acceptable to Stafford County Public Schools for such experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with the total staff.
2. Demonstrate ability to relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
3. Demonstrate appropriate use of written and verbal communication; thorough knowledge of English grammar and usage.
4. Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
5. Demonstrate classroom management strategies appropriate to the learning situation.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the special education process and current legal mandates as related to special education.
7. Demonstrate ability to assess individual student needs and performance and develop individualized education plans.
8. Demonstrate ability to provide appropriate adaptations and instructional programs as outline in IEP.
9. Demonstrate ability to address criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes.
10. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of his/her field and provide students, staff members and parents with appropriate methods and strategies.
11. Demonstrate ability to confront difficult situations and manage a crisis in a calm and reasonable manner.