High School Special Education (Collaborative Classroom) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The High School Special Education Teacher develops and implements instructional programs to provide the best possible education for each student. The role provides teaching and training services to students in collaborative classrooms whose special needs—including learning disabilities, speech, vision, hearing, and other health impairments—cannot be met in a general education environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders to support student success.

The position may be offered as a 10-month (200-day) contract, with a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day, and is evaluated annually. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. Benefits eligibility is indicated as eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable.
• For teachers assigned to students with emotional disabilities: training in MANDT methodology, with additional training as appropriate each year.
• For teachers assigned to students on the Autism Spectrum: knowledge of evidence-based practices, including Applied Behavior Analysis, alternative communication methods, modeling, and structured teaching such as visual scheduling and supports, physical structure, and teaching components.
• For teachers assigned to students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities: training in personal hygiene assistance, specialized equipment, augmentative communication equipment, seizure protocol, specialized feeding protocol, body positioning, tracheotomy care, and suctioning.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate License in a specific endorsement area.
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and educational planning for students whose needs cannot be met in a general classroom.
• Work cooperatively with general and special-area classroom teachers, interpret students’ abilities and disabilities, and assist students in achieving the curriculum.
• Develop, implement, and annually review student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with federal, state, and local procedures.
• Maintain ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation to evaluate progress, including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements for students in the division’s special education program.
• Serve on an interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Hold periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keep abreast of developments in education for students with special needs and demonstrate continuing professional growth.
• Comply with the division-wide Special Education Handbook and Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Monthly PTO accrual.
• Healthcare benefit plans.
• Enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match.
• FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional compensation for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level