Facilitator, Specialized Instruction (SY25-26)

Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Ashburn, VA

Salary: Information not available

Country: Canada

Job Overview

Under the general supervision of the Office of Special Education the position of Specialized Instruction Facilitator assists teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and parents in developing knowledge in the area of special education; specifically specially designed instruction and supports compliant practices as outlined in the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Coach and/or consult to build teacher capacity to provide specialized instruction in reading, math, social/emotional learning, and executive functioning through modeling (which may include direct instruction to students), collaboration, walkthroughs, and constructive feedback.
Provide targeted supports for new to profession special education teachers and staff newly trained in specially designed instructional strategies and interventions.
Partner with school-based administration and licensed staff to support meaningful inclusion of students in their least restrictive environment.
Collaborate and support staff to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed to promote student progress and access to the curriculum. Support staff in collecting and analyzing data to measure progress. Coach and/or consult with staff in determining an instructional match to meet student needs and build capacity of staff in communicating instructional match and data analysis during IEP meetings.
Review and synthesize current research to support staff with implementation of evidence-based practices to meet the identified needs of students with disabilities.
Collaborate with school-based and central office staff to design and deliver professional learning, training, and presentations for individual, small group and large audiences on evidence-based practices in the areas of specially designed instruction in reading, math, social-emotional learning, and executive functioning.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

Demonstrated successful teaching experience

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in one or more areas of Special Education preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of and experience with effective, evidence-based instructional methodologies, such as multisensory and/or structured instructional approaches
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, and materials of specially designed instruction
Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) school division mission, goals, and organization preferred.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 11 months / 207 days/ 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed Salary Scale

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

About Loudoun County Public Schools (Virginia)

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) fulfills its mission of “Empowering all students to make meaningful contributions to the world" through deeper learning experiences, demonstrating instructional leadership across the Commonwealth and nation as a member of the Virginia is for Lovers Network 4.0 and by being recognized by the Virginia Department of Education as a School Division of Innovation.

Loudoun's 98 public schools offer more than 82,000 students an educational program that ranks among the best in Virginia and the nation. As the fastest growing county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Loudoun continues its proud tradition of quality public education, maintaining an outstanding record of student achievement despite the pressures of surging enrollment.

Loudoun County Public Schools is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 41st in the nation.

LCPS centers equity as one of its foundational core values. For our community, equity means being committed to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and respectful environment for each student and staff member that fosters success, growth, and academic rigor. The cultivation of this environment requires us to reject and condemn the use of hate speech, racial slurs, antisemitism, and any action or behavior that discriminates based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, orientation, gender expression, socio-economic status, religion, ability, or other cultural identities or expression. Such noninclusive speech, behavior, and actions do not reflect who we are as a learning community.

We embrace and value the unique identities, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and needs of each student and employee. Celebrating our diversity is important and helps define us as a school division.

Demonstrating the courage to address inequities and remove barriers represents an integral part of our collective effort towards excellence in education. Equity is the vehicle that leads to greater access, opportunity, and equality so that each student is empowered to make meaningful contributions to the world.

With rapid growth and expansion comes various jobs vacancies! We hope you will consider LCPS as you begin your career!

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