Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education - 2024-25
Henrico, Virginia
Employer: Henrico County Virginia
Industry: Instruction and Other
Salary: $54602 per year
Job type: Full-Time
General Statement of Duties
Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for preschool students with disabilities. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Responsible for creating a flexible program and maintaining a language rich, structured, routine-driven environment. Oversees transition from parent/infant to Early Childhood Special Education programs as well as Early Childhood to school age programs.
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual schedules, antecedent based intervention, etc.). Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Demonstrates understanding of functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each. Experience with a variety of evidence-based instructional practices as well as data collection and its utilization. Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices. Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other related educational software.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in early childhood special education. Master's degree in special education preferred.
Additional Information
This posting is for the 2024-25 school year.
The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $54,602 with a bachelor's degree or $57,223 with a master's. This salary is based upon the 2023-24 budget and is subject to change based upon the approval of the 2024-25 budget. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date. Should the start date be set for January 1, 2024 or after, the contract that will be issued will be an annual contract effective for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year only.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 50464
Maximum Salary 52886
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for preschool students with disabilities. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Responsible for creating a flexible program and maintaining a language rich, structured, routine-driven environment. Oversees transition from parent/infant to Early Childhood Special Education programs as well as Early Childhood to school age programs.
Essential Duties
- Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
- Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Develops and implements Individual Education Program (IEP) that meets the student's educational needs.
- Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Meets with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
- Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
- Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
- Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
- Assists students with learning personal hygiene.
- Collects and analyzes data to inform educational decision making.
- Assists in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Improvement Plans(BIP).
- Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Assists in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
- Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
- Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.
Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual schedules, antecedent based intervention, etc.). Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Demonstrates understanding of functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each. Experience with a variety of evidence-based instructional practices as well as data collection and its utilization. Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices. Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other related educational software.
Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in early childhood special education. Master's degree in special education preferred.
Additional Information
This posting is for the 2024-25 school year.
The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $54,602 with a bachelor's degree or $57,223 with a master's. This salary is based upon the 2023-24 budget and is subject to change based upon the approval of the 2024-25 budget. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date. Should the start date be set for January 1, 2024 or after, the contract that will be issued will be an annual contract effective for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year only.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include:
- Resume,
- Teaching license or college transcripts
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail them to:
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn: Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
The School Board of Henrico County is committed to nondiscrimination with regard to sex (including pregnancy), gender, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification), in employment or in its programs and activities.
EOE/Accommodations Upon Request
Minimum Salary 50464
Maximum Salary 52886
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Created: 2024-05-10
Reference: IRC183569
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Henrico
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