High School Special Education Teacher (Learning Disabled) - 26/27 Sy

Spotsylvania County School District • Fredericksburg, VA

3d

About The Position

By applying to this position, your application will be considered part of our applicant pool for the 2026-2027 School Year. As site-specific, position-specific openings arise leading up to the new school year, you may be contacted and invited to apply for opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. We also encourage you to set up notifications to receive email alerts from SchoolSpring when site-specific positions are posted. With this initial application, your criteria is saved with SchoolSpring, making it faster and easier to apply for specific openings as they become available. Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval. Job Summary: Our Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching and/or training services to students in collaborative classrooms who have special needs (Learning Disabilities, Speech, Vision, Hearing and other Health Impairments) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment. Additionally, this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of the content area they teach, including current curriculum standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of various instructional methods (e.g., direct instruction, cooperative learning, project-based learning) and ability to adapt them to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Understanding of different assessment strategies (e.g., formative, summative) to measure student learning and inform instruction.
• Knowledge of child development and learning theories to create age-appropriate and engaging lessons.
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools and applications to enhance learning.
• Understanding of curriculum development principles and ability to adapt curriculum to student needs and interests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deliver clear and engaging instruction, provide constructive feedback, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to design and plan effective lessons that integrate content knowledge, instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Skilled in creating a positive and productive learning environment, establishing clear expectations, and fostering positive student behavior.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the individual needs and learning styles of all students.
• Skilled in solving problems that arise in the classroom and adapting instruction as needed.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, parents, and community members to support student success.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Skilled in developing engaging and innovative lessons that spark curiosity and motivate students.
• Skilled in motivating and inspiring students to learn and achieve their full potential.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices in education.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to obtain appropriate license (s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable

Nice To Haves

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Licenses within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Works cooperatively with general and special area classroom teachers by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of their students, and assists students with achievement of the curriculum.
• Develops, implements, and annually reviews student Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to federal, state and local procedures.
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation in order to evaluate progress including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students for the division’s special education program.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special needs students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time