26/27 School Year- Secondary Special Education Reading Resource Teacher

Salary: $57,325.00 - $88,612.00 AnnuallyLocation : All Secondary Schools, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 03930Department: All Secondary SchoolsOpening Date: 03/30/2026DescriptionGeneral Responsibilities: To provide students with disabilities that impact their achievement in the area of reading with specialized instruction which will enable them to achieve to their fullest potentials. To consult with the middle school reading resource teachers who are providing specialized instruction in reading to students with learning disabilities to ensure a smooth transition to high school.Essential Duties:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Develops data collection systems to note progress on student's reading achievement and uses results to adjust student instruction.Uses the student's individualized educational plans (IEPs) to plan daily instructional activities.Selects and utilizes materials appropriate to the students' instructional levels and learning profileOrganizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts.Assists in developing goals for the student's individualized education program (IEP).Assesses students in the area of reading to provide detailed information for the present level of performanceMaintains a favorable psychological environment for learning.Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management.Plan for student transitions between buildings (middle to high) to ensure appropriate materials are in place for the identified students' specialized reading program.Provides good communication between home and schoolMaintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by district policy and state/federal regulations for special education.Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.Participates in meetings specific to the reading resource teacher position as well as district level professional development opportunitiesKeeps abreast of recent developments in education for special education students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth.Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have at least three years of successful full-time teaching experience in the area of reading for students with disabilities. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of reading processes, acquisition, assessment, and instruction at the elementary or secondary levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills are needed; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to be effective in helping students learn.Education and Experience:A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Required: Must hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an Accredited Institution. Must hold a current Virginia Teaching License. Licensure with endorsements in teaching students with Learning Disabilities or General Curriculum.Preferred: Level One Wilson Reading Certification.Terms of EmploymentWork Schedule: 7.25 hours/day, 10 month (217 days)Pay Grade: TeacherSalary Scale: TeacherFLSA Status: ExemptPhysical requirements and DisclaimerMust have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Minimal ability for a wide range of motion to include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and manipulating. May involve repetitive motions and long periods of sitting at a desk or computer and long periods of standing. May involve exposure to moderate weather conditions and includes indoor and outdoor work.(Rev. 3/2017; 5/2006) Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Please visit https://hcps.us/departments/human_resources/benefits___compensation for more information on our competitive benefits package. If you have further questions about your benefit status, please contact your recruiter.The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.01Do you currently hold a valid Virginia Teacher License with an endorsement in Special Education- General Curriculum? If no, have you taken the coursework to make you provisionally eligible? (Please provide name of coursework and university).YesNo