About this role
Job Overview The Adult Jail Teacher supports instruction (in collaboration) with other instructors, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required. Additional duties include, identifying which members of the general population qualify for special education services, guiding the adult student through the IEP process, and implementing and aiding the student with their course of study. Roles and Responsibilities The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.
• Continually assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Plans and implements appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, appropriate learning experiences, allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilization a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Manages the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assists and participates in management of student behavior in all parts of the Program.
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participates in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Communicates with parents through conferences.
• Collaborates with other professionals (school counselors, home school Special Education Designee, librarians, etc.) to carry out instructional or related activities as needed.
Qualifications Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Successful experience as a Special Education teacher Licenses and Certifications Holds or eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License with an endorsement in Special Education Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community
• Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations governing students with disabilities
• Knowledge and experience with school-wide systems to support inclusive practices
• Knowledge and experience implementing and analyzing the effectiveness of evidence-based behavior interventions and supports
Physical Requirements The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reports to: Supervisor, Special Education FLSA Status: Exempt Months/Days/Hours: 11 months/ 230 days/ 7 hours Salary Level: Scale A/Licensed Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation Remote Work Eligible: No Union Designation: Certified