Position Type: Buckingham Pre-School/Pre-School Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 7/22/2025

Location: Buckingham PreSchool BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

LOCATION:Buckingham County Preschool

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

APPROVED ON:

SUMMARY

Develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide identified special education students with a program that will enable them to achieve their fullest potential. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society; performs related work as required. Works with general supervision; limited supervision may be exercised over assigned paraprofessionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, care, cognition, and memory. Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, active learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Lesson plan activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and age appropriate activities that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate as they develop skills. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for 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. Assist with program and placement transitions including early intervention and kindergarten. 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 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. Provides interventions, as needed, for students with developmental concerns within the division and community partnership site. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate interventions. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate. Work cooperatively with regular education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP). Plan and supervise assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, professional learning communities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers. Attend and participate in faculty meetings, serve on staff committees, Professional Learning Communities, and participate in student/parental involvement activities as required. Reports any pertinent information to the building administrators in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse Maintains licensure at the state and/or national level; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to school; Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities Performs related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) in accordance with the school/division policies and practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of early childhood and special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents are required. Must possess good moral character.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards. Regular contact with staff members, school administrators, students and members of the community is required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members, administration, and parents is required. Frequent contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Teacher pay scale, 10 months

EVALUATION

The building administrator(s) will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.