Teacher - Special Education - Autism Day Program

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us. General Description: This is for the 2026-2027 school year. Provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). 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. Job Description: PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FY27 RATES. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students. Plans, teaches and assesses writing. Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs. Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities. Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills). Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students. Communicates regularly with parents. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools. Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence. Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy. Performs other duties as needed. BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITY: NA REPORT PREPARATION: NA EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS: Utilizes a personal computer, general office equipment and various assistive technology devices. CONTACTS: Teachers, instructional assistants, building administrators and parents. Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services. WORK DIRECTION: NA SUPERVISION: NA DECISION MAKING: Functions independently within the context of daily activities. FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES: NA PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. May be required to use verbal, non-verbal and physical crisis prevention/intervention. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed is a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Qualifications: Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning. Additional Job Requirements: Minimum of 18 years of age. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution. Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in applicable exceptional education area. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation State Police Criminal History Investigation Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation Tuberculosis Screening/Test Compensation $60,207.25 - $91,431.31 Hours Per Day 8.75 Days Per Year 200 Benefits Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status. Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.