2025-2026 Special Education Teacher - Special Education - Elementary

Anova Education; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,832 - 85,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem Medical Plans

Ameritas Vision Plan

Delta Dental Plan

Generous Employee Leave Benefits

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year at Margaret Beeks Elementary School. The role involves developing instructional programs to provide the best education for students with disabilities. Essential qualifications include a Virginia Teacher's License and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary ranging from $52,832.35 to $85,613.64 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's License with appropriate endorsement.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials.
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an instructional program to provide the best education.
• Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families.

Skills

Knowledge of medical aspects of disabilities

Ability to effectively assess student learning

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration with parents and families

Integrate technology into classroom instruction

Education

Virginia Teacher's License

Master's degree in Education (preferred)

Tools

Google Drive

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Margaret Beeks Elementary School

School Year 2025-2026

Do you have a passion for helping students? Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for an elementary special education teacher position that may become available at Margaret Beeks Elementary School for SY 2025-2026.

Primary Responsibilities

• To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible education for each student.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and curriculum materials
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in Education

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $52,832.35 - $85,613.64 annually; commensurate with experience and pro‑rated to start date

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.

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Closing Date: Open until filled

EEO Statement

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382‑5100