Special Education NEST Teacher

Qualifications:

·       Hold a valid Virginia teaching license with specific endorsement in the area(s) to which assigned.

·       Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

·       Completed ASD Foundations Course (or will take next offering)

·       Co-teaching experience

·       Knowledge of evidence based practices for students with autism

·       Knowledge of the Nest model and Tier system of supports

Reports to:        Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

Professional Performance

·       comply with school and school board policies and regulations,

·       Communicate with other staff and family members about each student’s progress and struggles.

·       Participate in IEP (individual education plan) meetings as scheduled by the school

·       Use individualized reinforcement techniques to help each student succeed,

·       Invite family members to participate in each student’s educational progress

·       Create and distribute progress reports quarterly

·       Create a safe, productive classroom environment

·       Participate in weekly student case conference meetings with Nest team members,

·       Collaborate with SLP on social curriculum used in social club and in the classroom,

·       practice and promote positive interaction with and among administration, faculty and staff,

·       relate positively to parents and other community representatives,

·       demonstrate professional growth,

·       help promote a positive school climate/environment,

·       prompt and accurate with required records and reports,

·       demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written,

·       accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school,

·       use instructional and planning time effectively,

·       assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment and facilities,

·       assume responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students committed to the teacher's  care, and

·       maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and courtesy with students.

Instructional Performance

·       practice and promote positive interaction with and among students,

·       demonstrate enthusiasm for learning,

·       demonstrate interest in students,

·       encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students,

·       demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught 

·       demonstrate ability to adjust presentation of subject content to students' needs and interests, and academic strengths and weaknesses,

·       maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective short and long range plans,

·       exhibit evidence of effective lessons plans, and utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

·       communicate lesson objectives and its importance to students,

·       utilize appropriate and varied teaching techniques and learning activities,

·       use out-of-class assignments, when appropriate to support instructional objectives, and maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and to inform appropriatepersons.

·       maintain discipline appropriate to learning situation,

·       keep students on task, and use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:          Ten-month contract.  Salary to be established by the Board. 

EVALUATION: Performance on this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's  policy and administrative regulations of certificated personnel.