Apply on Employer Site

NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Teacher -Autism Day Program Special Education- Harrowgate ES- 2025-26

Chester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$60K/yr - $91K/yr

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for their Autism Day Program at Harrowgate ES. The role involves planning and delivering instruction tailored to students with autism, ensuring compliance with IEPs, and collaborating with other educators and specialists to support student progress.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP)

Completes required training as well as performs other best practices in providing consistency through autism classrooms in the school division

Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard-based assessments

Performs instruction in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations

Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs

Consults with teachers, administrators, related services providers and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress

Documents and evaluates student progress. Communicates progress frequently, thoroughly and effectively with parents multiple channels as needed

Provides supervision and work direction to instructional assistants

Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management

Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.)

Writes effective, instructionally sound standards-based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) attuned to the individual needs of students with autism in compliance with division procedures and VDOE regulations

Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Applied Behavioral AnalysisIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs)Teaching methodologies for autismSTAR methodTeachtown softwareInterpersonal relationshipsProblem analysisCommunication skillsConflict resolutionDecision making

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license, with an endorsement in Special Education

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students and specific to students with autism and behavioral, social and communication strategies for individuals with autism

Demonstrated ability to identify students appropriate for special education programs

Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students within special education programs

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning

Demonstrated ability to develop IEP's through online systems and to generate and access data through online sources and the student record

Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning

Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others

Requires knowledge of the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism

Familiarity with Applied Behavioral Analysis utilizing discrete trial, pivotal response, functional routines and picture exchange communication methods

Preferred

Experience teaching special education students is preferred

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.