Special Education/General Curriculum Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education/General Curriculum Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year. The teacher will be responsible for aiding each student, consistent with his or her abilities and educational needs, to plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. This includes providing and/or monitoring specialized instruction, ensuring students participate in the general education curriculum with accommodations, developing and implementing effective instructional practices based on IEPs, and developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members.

Requirements

Must possess good moral character.
Must possess at a minimum a bachelor’s degree.
Must have met the Virginia Department of Education requirements to possess a Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education General Curriculum.
Knowledge of and adhere to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.
Demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
Assume responsibility for continued personal and professional growth in the teaching field or in the field of teaching, as well as the improvement of the profession.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Serve as a role model.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience in computer technology preferred or desirable and/or willing to pursue appropriate technology training as required by the position.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Provide and/or monitor specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
Ensure students participate in the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with accommodations and other supplemental aids.
Develop and implement effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Develop, implement, and monitor the students’ Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members.
Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plan curriculum, develop individualized lesson plans and prepare instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements and physical, emotional, and academic levels of development.
Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment in accordance with the IEP.
Develop and implement a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students.
Plan, integrate and utilize technology for classroom instruction.
Utilize assistive technology and specialized equipment.
Provide feedback to students on learning activities.
Develop and implement a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
Participate in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
Participate in staff, department, content learning teams and special education committee meetings as required.
Maintain a system of record keeping and data collection towards students IEP goals and objectives.
Compile and maintain special education components of Student Education Record.
Participate in specialized staff development activities to improve job related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
Collaborate, in a co-teaching situation, with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student’s required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student’s educational progress.
Consult with general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education classes.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Inform general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students’ IEPs.
Respond to parent inquiries in a timely manner.
Plan and supervise assignments for teacher assistant(s).
Perform duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
Comply with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all rules and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
Attend all meetings called or approved by the Superintendent, Principal or Supervising Officer.
Learn the criteria for the evaluation of the Teacher; especially the areas of evaluation procedures, evaluation, steps and appeals.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Building Administrator.