48 school support jobs found in Franklin, VA

Job Description Job Description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Essential Functions: Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. Participates in Child Study meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students. Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans. Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and...

Job Description REPORTS TO: Principal SUPERVISES: May coordinate and direct the activities of teacher assistants. PURPOSE: To plan, organize and present instruction and instructional environments that help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Instructional Time The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity; gets the class started quickly; gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson; maintains a high level of student time-on-task. B. MAJOR FUNCTION: Management of Student Behavior The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters; has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and...

Job Description PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for providing 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. Reports To: Principal Duty Days: 220...

Job Description Definition The position is responsible for assisting the executive director and department chair in the coordination, supervision, and management of the Theatre & Film Department. This position includes specialized teaching work performed in both an educational setting and professional theater setting. The Technical Director is responsible for planning, teaching various classes in technical theatre (i.e., construction, design, lighting, sound, scene painting, etc.), assessing student work, preparing for and running live performances, fostering community partnerships and guest artists, supporting the department at community festivals in which students perform, and conferring with families, students, and colleagues. In addition, this position is responsible for helping to recruit and retain part-time faculty to support the technical track of the Theatre & Film Department. The Technical Director is responsible for leading the department in setting high...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and expertise and monitoring of the division's special education programs. Position chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; provides on-going professional development and maintains accurate databases supporting the division's special education programs in compliance with IDEA. Essential Duties Chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings at assigned schools. Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned special education functional areas. Serves as a resource to principals and teachers regarding assigned special education instructional programs. Assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance. Analyzes and interprets achievement data; and works with lead teachers/administrative staff to design activities...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for assisting students, school personnel and parents with relevant educational and personal/social goals. Develops and implement effective programs for all students while functioning as a member of a school's multidisciplinary team. Essential Duties Develops and provides an effective comprehensive school counseling program to serve the needs of all students. Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and local school counseling standards. Provides students and families with immediate and long-range educational planning and course selection as appropriate. Collect, analyze, and use data to develop, implement, and evaluate the school counseling program. Provides individual and group counseling for students and ensure that at least 60% of time is devoted to counseling of students. Works cooperatively with school personnel to foster more effective learning climates for students. Provides workshops for parents and...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for administrative support and data entry of the regional adult education program. Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community, including low-income families and English language learners. Individual should be self-motivated and able to work at a standalone satellite site. Ability to manage and maintain a professional work space, providing administrative support to adult participants whose basic skills are below the twelfth grade level. Possess the necessary technology skills to include the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive. Must have good customer service skills to communicate with the public face to face, over the phone or through email. Position is responsible for collecting, monitoring, and entering students' data and progress into the adult education data systems. Position will be a liaison for the adult education program and community partners and would require some evening hours....

Job Description Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of School Counseling, this position is responsible for facilitating and monitoring the processes and requirements for the division's Student Success Process. The position works with central office personnel to identify, analyze, and share data related to student achievement. Performs work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position's primary areas of focus include academic achievement, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Serves on an interdisciplinary team designed to devise an appropriate success action plan for identified students. Responsible for monitoring schools' processes and requirements for the student success process through compliance with the division's multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). Position works with central office personnel to identify, analyze, and share data related to student...

Job Description Job Summary The Plant Services Office Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Plant Services, and division budget analysts to ensure accuracy of current operational and capital project planning information. The Plant Services Office Manager will provide a wide variety of data tracking and analysis support for the Facilities Maintenance & Custodial operating budget, capital budget and tracking data using associated databases such as the ERP system, Energy Management system, City Capital improvement database and the division work order system. The Plant Services Office Manager will provide support in the development and updates of excel spreadsheets for various financial, operational, and capital initiatives. This position will provide support in tracking various planning metrics associated with the operation's functional teams and provide oversight for the Plant Services front office. Essential Duties 1. Works closely with the Executive...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for supervising the installation and maintenance of domestic water and wastewater plumbing and gas services lines in school buildings and related site utilities including storm water systems. Essential Duties 1. Responsible for supervising and inspecting skilled plumbing and welding work. 2. Plans and assigns workmen and oversees the installation and repair of hot and cold water, oil, steam or gas pipes and necessary connections. 3. Prepares time and cost estimates for plumbing jobs. 4. Negotiates with private plumbing contractors for work which cannot be done by NNPS staff. 5. Writes specifications, secures quotations, prepares requisitions and inspects work performed. 6. Assists plumbers in difficult or complex plumbing work. 7. Supervises plumbing shop and assists skilled workmen of related trades intermittently in general plumbing maintenance work. 8. Maintains plumbing tools and equipment. 9. Reconciles...

Job Description Job Summary Responsible for the supervision of the child nutrition operation in the absence of the manager. The manager-in-training will run the daily operation of the cafeteria in compliance with Newport News Child Nutrition Services, USDA, local, state and Federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines. The manager-in-training will be responsible for the supervision of a staff of employees and the implementation of the high standards of nutrition, food production, financial accountability and student services set forth by the Child Nutrition Services Office. Essential Duties Assumes responsibilities for ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparing and serving of food according to established standards outlined in the Child Nutrition Services Handbook. Inspects food deliveries; inspects all food service areas for cleanliness; inspects food preparation; monitors temperatures on freezer, refrigerator and food; inspects machinery and...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for various types of roof repair and maintenance. Essential Duties 1. Repairs several different types of roofs throughout the school system, including built-up, modified, bitumen, metal and shingle roofs. 2. Makes decisions on own initiative regarding the best procedure for making roof repairs. 3. Cuts out and repairs roof blisters, buckles, wrinkles, fish mounts and otherwise deteriorated roof areas. 4. Seeks out and repairs roof leaks after finding sources of penetration. 5. Inspects roof areas and repairs potential problem areas before a real problem occurs. 6. Insures that roof drains are not stopped up and are free flowing. 7. Repairs fascia, flashing, coping, roof expansion joints and roof ventilators. 8. Utilizes computers to document materials and labor cost. 9. Reconciles P-Card transactions. 10. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for various types of roof repair. Essential Duties 1. Repairs several different types of roofs throughout the school system, including built-up, modified, bitumen, metal and shingle roofs. 2. Makes decisions on own initiative regarding the best procedure for making roof repairs. 3. Cuts out and repairs roof blisters, buckles, wrinkles, fish mounts and otherwise deteriorated roof areas. 4. Seeks out and repairs roof leaks after finding sources of penetration. 5. Inspects roof areas and repairs potential problem areas before a real problem occurs. 6. Insures that roof drains are not stopped up and are free flowing. 7. Repairs fascia, flashing, coping, roof expansion joints and roof ventilators. 8. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for providing a variety of skilled work related to the maintenance and repair of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system which includes installation, preventative maintenance and service calls. Essential Duties 1. Responsible for opening and inspecting air handling, cooling and heating equipment, recognizing, repairing or replacing worn or non-functional components, adjusting and lubricating such parts to insure continued, efficient functioning of the machine or system. 2. Responsible to check, renew or clean filters in heating or cooling air handling equipment, and ventilators. Inspect, adjust and replace belts. Lubricate motors, bearings, pulleys, linkages and adjust as necessary. 3. Install new HVAC equipment, follow OEM schedules, log work accomplished, and interact with building based personnel to ascertain problems and locations of needed work. 4. Abatement of asbestos containing building...

Job Description Job Summary Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia License as a school psychologist. Must possess the ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis...

Job Description Job Summary Position performs specialized psychological work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's sensory motor/perceptual functioning, academic achievement, intelligence, social/emotional adjustment, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia License as a school psychologist. Must possess the ability to synthesize and interpret diagnostic and assessment data. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of school psychology theory, child development, substance abuse education, tests and measurements, and crisis...

Job Description Job Summary Position is responsible for providing all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth and research and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources. Essential Duties Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned. Assists teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program. Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires. Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials and instructs teachers and students on the use of the system. Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources. Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop...

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...

Job Description Job Summary The Associate Teacher 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. The Associate Teacher is a non-licensed employee who commits to working on the requirements for a Virginia teaching license during the one-year employment period. Essential Duties Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade level standards. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials...

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...