2025-26 Middle School Special Education Teacher

Westmoreland County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Public Schools in Virginia seek a dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. You will implement individualized instruction, monitor progress, and collaborate with general education teachers to meet students' goals.

The ideal candidate holds or is eligible for a Virginia teaching license and is committed to inclusive practices, data-driven planning, and ongoing professional growth within a 10-month, 180-teaching-day

Qualifications

• Virginia teaching license or eligibility (Middle/Secondary SPED)
• Experience with IEPs and integrated services preferred
• Data-driven instruction and progress monitoring experience

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of instructional strategies aligned with objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress.
• Monitor progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan programs of study to meet individual needs.
• Create a conducive classroom learning environment.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports.
• Refer students for related services as needed.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teachers.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional strategies

Student assessment

Progress monitoring

Individualized planning

Collaboration

Education

Virginia teaching license or eligibility

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: MiddleSchool Special Education Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license.

REPORTS TO:Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month position,200 day contract with 180 teaching days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.

2. Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.

3. Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.

4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the School Division (Special Education, Gifted Education, Reading Intervention, English Learner/Migrant Education).

9. Effectively implement division initiatives.

10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)