5 learning specialist jobs found in Newport News

Job Description Contract Length: 220 Days Job Summary The Program Specialist for the BASE Program supports the daily operations and activities of this short-term, intensive behavior redirection program for elementary students (K-3) who require differentiated social-emotional and academic supports to achieve success and transition back to their home schools. The specialist works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, families, and community partners to ensure high-quality instruction, positive behavior supports, and consistent implementation of intervention strategies. This role monitors student progress, coordinates support services, and promotes alignment with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL), accreditation requirements, and the NNPS Strategic Plan. The Program Specialist also provides coaching and guidance to staff, facilitates communication across schools and families, and assists with planning and transitions to ensure students receive safe, structured,...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the division's special education programs and implementation of initiatives for PK-12. Position chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; develops the curriculum; provides staff development; supervises staff; and prepares/monitors the program budget. Essential Duties Supervises and administers division-wide special education programs and initiatives for students with disabilities in PK-12. Chairs eligibility, IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned special education areas. Develops, coordinates, and supports the implementation of division-wide and school-based social-emotional learning and positive behavior supports for...

Job Description This posting is for Special Education Teacher - Deaf & Hard of Hearing Teacher PreK-12. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the...

Job Description This posting is for Special Education Teacher - Blindness & Visual Impairments. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of...

Job Description This posting is for Elementary & Secondary - Special Education General and Adaptive Curriculum. Job Summary: Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members. Essential Duties: 1. Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge. 2. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. 3. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the...