2026-2027 Teacher - Special Education - Kipps Elementary School

Montgomery County VA School District•Blacksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for an elementary special education teaching position available at Kipps Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves developing and implementing an instructional program to effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher’s License with appropriate endorsement in area to which assigned.
Possess knowledge of medical aspects of disabilities and their implications for instruction.
Possess knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate special education students into the least restrictive environment.
Possess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction.
Possess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction.
Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning.
Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework.
Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students.
Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families.
Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment.
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Hold a master’s degree in Education.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.
Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials.
Effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction.
Integrate technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning.
Utilize Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework.
Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students.
Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families.
Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment.
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities.

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave.
Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost.
MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.
Collective Bargaining - MCPS and MCEA have a collective bargaining agreement that establishes shared expectations and responsibilities, creates clear workday guidelines, protects professional time, and promotes fairness, teamwork, and respect.