Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Descriptions

www.bcps.k12.va.us

 

JOB CLASS: Teacher 10/200 

GROUP: Certificated

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GRADE: 200

SALARY RANGE: $46,177 to $72,064

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Botetourt County Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Preschool teachers are responsible
for facilitating developmentally appropriate educational practices for students’ ages two-five based on
Virginia’s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning. Teachers utilize a whole language approach with a set
curriculum that promotes embedded executive functioning and symbolic play. Teachers identify
developmental stages and scaffold individual students’ needs in the areas of Cognition, Communication,
Social-Emotional, Adaptive, Gross Motor and Fine Motor skills.

 

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(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.)

• Develop weekly lesson plans that adhere to county-wide and curriculum based standards
  ? Ensure the health and safety of classroom students, including personal care and development
  ? Write and administer Individual Education Plans for preschoolers with disabilities
  ? Plan and attend child study, eligibility, and IEP meetings as needed
  ? Guide/support VPI teachers and Instructional Assistants working in the classroom environment
     with students with disabilities
  ? Organize a variety of educational learning experiences in and outside of the classroom
  ? Adhere to school policies and attend required division meetings and professional trainings
  ? Perform required learning assessments that measure IEP goals and pre-kindergarten readiness
     skills
  ? Create an environment with clear schedules, routines, and transitions conducive to learning
  ? Establish and maintain professional relationships with school personnel and the community
  ? Collaborate and communicate effectively with classroom staff and families
  ? Provide and allow for positive support strategies that promote student’s individual growth

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Knowledge of BCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, BCPS policies and effective instructional practices; through understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.  Applicant should be dually endorsed in both P-K and early childhood special education or be willing to work towards that licensure.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks 

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

 

 

 Last Update: February 2026