University Instructors, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead, change, and inspire students in the Norfolk area. In the role of teacher in training you will have the opportunity to serve students and help create inclusive and positive learning environments and experiences.

**Candidates that hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in ANY field are eligible to take part in our training program. In this program you have the opportunity to become eligible for a provisional teaching license in SPED for school year 2026-27 and beyond.

Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community. Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.

Successful applicants will:

• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.
• Modify and adapt lessons for reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science to accommodate students with disabilities in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the appropriate authorities.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, administrative regulations, and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide differentiated instruction to adapt the lessons to the needs of each student.
• Translate the lessons into learning experiences to best utilize instructional time.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and work with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate Individual Education Programs and instructional classroom programs.
• Adapt lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students in the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and support the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) process including necessary data collection.
• Ensure compliance with and may administer state and district wide assessments including provision of student accommodations.
• Provide instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies to support students in the least restrictive environment.
• Assess students’ social and academic needs for the purpose of supporting students in the least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and agencies to develop and modify students programming to maximize student outcomes.
• Manage student behavior utilizing effective and evidence-based approaches.
• Work and support paraprofessionals supporting program classrooms.
• Confer with student’s IEP team (physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other special education teachers, specialists and staff) to fully implement the student’s IEP.
• Work includes data-based decision making, including gathering and interpreting data.
• Provide a classroom environment that is organized and utilizes visual strategies to support students in becoming independent learners.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator in the implementation of the personnel evaluation system.
• Maintain required inventory records.
• Review student files to determine appropriate programming.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned work day.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Maintain professional competence through educational in-service activities provided and/or self- selected and through other professional growth activities.
• Perform duties of the job in a classroom setting and/or in a work experience location.

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms. Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment. Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

Knowledge skills and abilities

Knowledge of district curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, district policies and effective instructional practices; thorough 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

 Successful Applicants Must:

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree program in any field from a regionally accredited university or institution
• Successfully obtain a provisional Special Education License from the state of Virginia when requested  
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional stooping and kneeling. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

$32 per hour | Monday–Friday | Daytime schedule

University Instructors, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.