Teacher, Special Education Early Childhood (ECSE) (EOY)

Job Overview Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities; performs related duties as required or assigned. Classes taught may be single or multi‑grade level, subject, skill or specialty oriented. Incumbents usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting, but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions are assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required in order to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students.

Roles And Responsibilities

Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes

Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning

Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site

Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non‑school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities

Participate in in‑service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned

Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations

Communicate with parents through conferences and other means

Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school‑wide instructional or related activities as needed

Qualifications

Holds a valid Virginia or out‑of‑state teaching license in Special Education

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts)

Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned

Knowledge of pre‑adolescent and adolescent growth and development

Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs

Skill in the use of multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills

Physical Requirements

Sit frequently; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or student supplies; reach with hands and arms

See, talk, and hear regularly

Stand, walk, and occasionally run; occasionally move students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices

Occasional travel on student field trips; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend; may be required to lift up to 25 pounds

Reports To Principal

FLSA Status Exempt

Schedule 10 months, 197 days, 7 hours

Salary Information Salary Level: Licensed Salary Scale:

https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Contract Type This is an End of Year (EOY) contract position

Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education

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