Job Description
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION: SECEP is looking for a full-time Teacher Specialist to provide instructional and behavioral support to classrooms in the form of staff training, classroom observations, consultation with classroom teams, and direct work with students and staff. The Teacher Specialist must have strong knowledge and experience in the areas of assessment, IEP development, classroom structure, and organizational methods, state (SOLs and A-SOLs) and program-adopted curriculum frameworks (ABLLS/Functional Curriculum), instructional content area, positive programming practices, and effective instructional strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
SUPERVISION: This position reports to the location Principal.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
PERFORMANCE APPTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to maintain a cordial and effective relationship with co-workers, visitors, and clients.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the capacity to use equipment, devices, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data, and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; requires the ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to identify problem resolution.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
SECEP will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of personnel.
To Apply: All applications, resumes, references, transcripts, and supporting documentation for this position must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Separate applications are required for all administrative positions. Application forms may be secured on the SECEP website: www.secep.net.
SECEP is a regional public school serving the Southside Hampton Roads Community. The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: SECEP is looking for a full-time Teacher Specialist to provide instructional and behavioral support to classrooms in the form of staff training, classroom observations, consultation with classroom teams, and direct work with students and staff. The Teacher Specialist must have strong knowledge and experience in the areas of assessment, IEP development, classroom structure, and organizational methods, state (SOLs and A-SOLs) and program-adopted curriculum frameworks (ABLLS/Functional Curriculum), instructional content area, positive programming practices, and effective instructional strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field (Required).
- Virginia State Licensure with Special Education Endorsement (Required).
- Minimum of two (2) years of direct teaching of students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and severe behavior problems. ABA training and experience preferred.
SUPERVISION: This position reports to the location Principal.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and provide staff development training in-services that utilize research-based principles of adult learning, and that are consistent with the identified goals and needs of the program.
- When observing in the classroom, verify that individual student and group needs are accurately assessed and that appropriate instructional methods and materials are utilized to match the abilities and needs of all students.
- Identifies areas of need and provides programming recommendations for individual student programming needs, teacher needs, and/or overall classroom needs based on the SECEP Skill Competency Checklist.
- Identifies areas of need and provides direct training to classroom team members using modeling and guided practice techniques regarding student, teacher, and/or classroom needs based on the SECEP Skill Competency Checklist.
- Uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and problem-solving skills to foster positive interactions between team members that lead to improved student and staff outcomes.
The list of essential responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.
- Performs all other duties as directed.
PERFORMANCE APPTITUDES:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to maintain a cordial and effective relationship with co-workers, visitors, and clients.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the capacity to use equipment, devices, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data, and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; requires the ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to identify problem resolution.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
SECEP will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
EVALUATION:
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of personnel.
To Apply: All applications, resumes, references, transcripts, and supporting documentation for this position must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Separate applications are required for all administrative positions. Application forms may be secured on the SECEP website: www.secep.net.
SECEP is a regional public school serving the Southside Hampton Roads Community. The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs.
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