The Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with the Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and other members of the IEP team in achieving the best possible outcomes for the students served and in creating a culture of excellence within VIA Day Schools. The Special Education Teacher contributes to student programming by working in partnership with the IEP Team for IEP development and implementation, program monitoring, parent and classroom communication, and summarizing student progress for reporting purposes.
IEP Development and Implementation
_Ensures the quality of all IEP documents with goals / accommodations that reflect the unique needs of each student; and meet all regulatory requirements for both content and time frames
- In collaboration with school leadership, ensure for the administration of statewide assessments (SOL or VAAP)
- Provide staff training, implementation, and oversight of policy and procedures as they pertain to the IEP process
Leads instruction for the duration of the school day
o Ensure for an organized and structured classroom with access to a variety of activities and preferred items
Plan and prepare for group instruction which may include but is not limited to morning / afternoon meetings, movement, academic groups, art activities
In collaboration with school leadership, identify and provide resources to help direct curriculum scope & sequence for studentsCommunicate and coordinate with related service providers to schedule service delivery times for individuals within the classroom schedule as well as consultation times with the service providers, teacher, and BCBAProvide behavioral skills training to new instructional staffDevelop and maintain daily staff rotation scheduleProgram Monitoring_Schedule and ensure consistent and accurate implementation of Monthly Data Review (MDR) process for all students
Organize & schedule new hire training in classroom / provide support with training when necessaryConduct electronic data collection system audits at 3 and 6 months of IEP commencement.Document all communications in log accessible by school leadershipOversees professional home / school contact by daily review of communication logs (i.e., home to school note or SOAP notes)Monitor attendance & timeliness of staff & deliver appropriate feedback as needed (including Performance Improvement Plans)Assists with completing annual performance evaluations in collaboration with BCBACollaborate with the BCBA to schedule observations / meetings to ensure RBT supervision and training is metCollaborate with the Quality Improvement Manager-Staff Development & Training to ensure all new staff are trained in accordance with VIA proceduresin classroom, clinic, home session, community outing, staff meetings, program events) and serves as an ambassador for VIAEnsures staff adhere to policies and procedures of the organizationDevelops staffing and student / client / consumer classroom / service schedules according to established systems to ensure proper implementation of IEP / ISP / Treatment plansProvides supervision and regularly delivers performance feedback and conducts written annual performance evaluations of staffProvides Staff Training / Caregiver Training using VIA standards and methodsAssists with car & bus duty as scheduled assuring for the safe dismissal and arrival of studentsMaintains classroom budget as directed by Director of Roanoke VIA Day School.Maintains a well-organized work environment (including classrooms, treatment rooms, day support space, VIA common spaces) and ensures the professional presentation of electronic data collection system logs, client graphs, billing notes, supplies, and materials, in a VIA approved mannerA bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field requiredValid Virginia Special Education Teaching license (adapted curriculum K-12 or with an endorsement in a specific disability area) requiredOne year of experience in the instruction of individuals with autism using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferredThis is a full-time position. The position involves working with students who exhibit challenging and / or aggressive behavior and participation in community outings.Job Type : Full-time
Dental insurance
Employee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceRetirement planTuition reimbursement8 hour shiftDay shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayTeaching : 1 year (Required)Special education : Special Education Certification (Required)