2026-2027 Special Education Teacher General Curriculum Applicant Pool

Young World Physical Education; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,446; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Teacher to start immediately in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves teaching students with disabilities, developing individualized educational programs, and assessing students' needs. Candidates should possess a Virginia teaching license. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $93,446 per year, based on qualifications. Emphasis is placed on fostering a supportive and effective classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of special education.
• Ability to establish behavioral standards and maintain a favorable learning environment.
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach students with disabilities and motivate them to achieve maximum potential.
• Develop individualized educational programs and lesson plans.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain appropriate records.

Skills

Knowledge of principles of special education

Ability to establish behavior standards

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university

Eligible for Virginia teaching license

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum

Starting Date: Immediately

Responsibilities

• Teaching students with disabilities; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• Assesses and evaluates needs of students.
• Develops individualized educational programs and lesson plans.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experience based on needs and abilities of students.
• Provides instruction in individual or group sessions.
• Formulates and implements functional behavior assessment and behavior assessment plan.
• Participates in child study meetings.
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
• Establishes a class environment favorable to learning.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Adopts teaching materials and methods to match the learning style of the student.
• Integrates subject area content with technology.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials.
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in an acceptable field.

Special Requirements

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

Salary

$60,000 to $93,446 Per Year

AA/EOE Statement

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.