2026-2027 SY - High School Special Education Teacher

Northumberland High School; Heathsville (VA); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities within a flexible program and environment, maximizing benefits from the general education curriculum with appropriate supports.

Under the direction of the principal and special education director, you will collaborate with families, administrators, testing staff and therapists to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in special education or completing degree in the field.
• Valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License required or eligible.
• Experience interpreting and implementing IEPs is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Use IEPs to tailor instruction and supports.
• Deliver instruction across varied settings with accommodations.
• Maintain accurate student records and reports.
• Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Special education knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related

Virginia Collegiate Professional License

Descripción del empleo

2026-2027 SY - High School Special Education Teacher

Northumberland County School District Northumberland High School - Heathsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

2026-2027 SY - High School Special Education Teacher

Northumberland County School District Northumberland High School - Heathsville, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northumberland County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5976352

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the school principal and the special education director, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all
• Meet with parents to discuss their children' progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional
• Perform related work as

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of: the necessary principles and application of theory into practice for effective instruction and positive behavioral supports that are beneficial for implementation with all students with disabilities; NCPS curriculum and instructional techniques; human behavior, development, and skill performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders; and NCPS policies and effective instructional practices. The special educator also demonstrates the ability to provide positive behavioral support to students in a group and in an individual setting; demonstrates an understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services; completes observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of students; displays the ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school based staff, students, parents and community members. Overall, the special educator possesses excellent human relations skills and a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelors Degree in an approved program for special education – general curriculum or have completed a major in special education – general curriculum, or have completed 27 semester hours in the education of students with disabilities in the assigned area required. Must be eligible or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with students, other faculty, staff, and parents as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. The position also entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping, and possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid driver's license

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,312 to $93,170 Per Year

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Matt Covington , Principal
• Northumberland High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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