Teacher - SPED Chair- 2026- 2027

Stafford County Public Schools•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Reporting to building administrators and collaborating across schools through the Department of Special Education, the Department Chair of Special Education provides direct oversight to all special education, Section 504, and Student Education Committee (SEC) responsibilities for their school. The Chair will work collaboratively with both general education and special education personnel to implement appropriate programming for students with and without disabilities to ensure all learners receive the support they need to excel. Successful candidates will bring deep knowledge of special education practices and requirements, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in special education or significant coursework regarding services for students with special needs strongly preferred
Valid Professional License issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in special education, or eligibility for same, required
Three (3) or more years of experience teaching students with special needs required; experience with individually administered educational assessments strongly preferred
Knowledge Relevant laws and regulations for special education and Section 504
Research and practices in student diversity in development and learning
SCPS curriculum and instruction programs
Appropriate academic and behavioral intervention for students with and without disabilities at the grade levels of the assigned school
Skills Student performance data analysis
Administration and interpretation of individual educational assessments
Abilities Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences
Present information to administrators, staff, and families
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and data-driven decision making
Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
Organize and perform work independently
Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage special education and student support services for the school
Consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and other appropriate individuals regarding the special education needs of students
Maintain and manage all special education, Section 504, and SEC processes for the entire building, including maintenance of meeting schedules and documentation files for individual students
Collaborate with the Departments of Special Education and Student Services for special scenarios and circumstances to ensure appropriate services
Serve as the administrative designee in Individual Education Plan (IEP), Section 504, SEC, and eligibility meetings
Participate in Response-to-Intervention (RTI) team, Eligibility Committee, and IEP teams to assist in the development and revision of plans for students
Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documentation to comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies
Assist in providing professional learning and other resources for school personnel to build understanding of differentiation of instruction, students with disabilities, and other relevant topics
Support and demonstrate core values of SCPS
Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.