Professor - Special Education teaches courses in the discipline area of special education. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being a Professor - Special Education provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Professor - Special Education typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the division’s special education programs and implementation of initiatives for PK–12. Position chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; develops the curriculum; provides staff development; supervises staff; and prepares/monitors the program budget.
Essential Duties
Must possess a Master’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia License in administration and supervision. BCBA preferred. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with special education populations. Some experience as a departmental head, lead teacher, or in a related instructional leadership position preferred. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of special education programs. Must possess knowledge of state and federal regulations governing assigned special education functional areas. Must possess the ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies. Must possess knowledge and effective skills in textbook selection, curriculum development and budget development. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, the community, and administrative staff.
For more information and to view the full job description, please visit: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Supv_Special_Education_PK_12.pdf.