Special Education/Adapted Curriculum Teacher (PC 2146) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Manassas City Public Schools•Manassas, VA

18h

About The Position

To aid each student, consistent with his or her abilities and educational needs to: 1. plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings 2. provide and/or monitor specialized instruction to students with disabilities; 3. ensure students participate in the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with accommodations and other supplemental aids; 4. develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); 5. develops, implements and monitors the students’ Individualized Education Programs 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 Adapted Curriculum.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

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

Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans and prepares 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
Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment in accordance with the IEP.
Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content.
Plans, integrates and utilizes technology for classroom.
Utilizes assistive technology and specialized instruction.
Provides feedback to students on learning.
Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
Participates in staff, department, content learning teams and special education committee meetings as required.
Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection towards students IEP goals.
Compiles and maintains special education components of Student Education
Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
Collaborates, 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.
Consults with general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate
Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students’.
Respond to parent inquiries in a timely manner.
Plans and supervises 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 Supervisor.
Learn the criteria for the evaluation of the Teacher; especially the areas of evaluation procedures, evaluation, steps and appeals.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Building Administrator.