Special Education Teacher (ID/MD) - SETPM#01
NavitasPartners•South Riding, VA
10d
About The Position
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher with expertise in Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Multiple Disabilities (MD) to support students in a secondary school setting. This contract role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive educational environment, delivering specialized instruction to students who require individualized learning strategies and structured support.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education.
- Licensure: Active Virginia Teaching License with a Special Education endorsement (Adapted Curriculum or K–12 SPED).
- Experience: Demonstrated experience working with students with significant intellectual and/or multiple disabilities.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain student progress and instructional strategies to diverse audiences.
Responsibilities
- Specialized Instruction: Design and implement modified and adapted curricula aligned with the cognitive, physical, and functional needs of students with ID and MD.
- IEP Development & Implementation: Lead the development, review, and execution of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
- Life Skills & Functional Academics: Provide instruction focused on functional academics, social development, independent living skills, and vocational readiness appropriate for high school students.
- Classroom Leadership: Manage classroom operations and supervise paraprofessionals to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with parents, therapists, and school administrators to ensure coordinated and comprehensive student support.
- Progress Monitoring: Assess student progress and communicate performance data clearly and effectively to families and educational stakeholders.
