2026-2027 Teacher - Elementary (Special Education - Communication Support Classroom)

York County School Division; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supplemental pay

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Teacher (Communication Support Classroom) to lead instruction for students with disabilities at Magruder Elementary School.

The role requires collaboration with families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs, behavior supports, and individualized materials. A Virginia license in Special Education is required, with 200 school days and a salary per board policy.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field.
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to develop and maintain required records and written reports.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity.
• Ability to use computer software programs and web-based applications.
• Ability to circulate around classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned to all teachers (see Teacher - Classroom Job Description)
• Teach socially acceptable behavior in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, including other parts of the school such as outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of student with disabilities.
• Collaborates with school staff and parents to develop individualized educational programs (IEP) for students.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians to discuss student progress.
• Serve as a contributing member of school multidisciplinary teams.
• Adapt and modify curricula and instruction as required by individual students' educational plans.
• Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students, accordance to established procedures.
• Evaluates students' progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports according to guidelines.
• Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan for specially designed instruction
• Facilitate data collection process related to progress of IEP and academic goals.
• Ability to circulate around classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Serve as a member of Child Study, Eligibility, and IEP Committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education

Virginia Special Education license

Tools

Computer software & web-based applications

Job description

2026-2027 Teacher - Elementary (Special Education - Communication Support Classroom) JobID: 1200

• Position Type: Special Education Teacher/ Teacher - Special Education
• Date Posted: 5/7/2026
• Location: Magruder Elementary School

Job Description

Title: TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Additional Compensation

This position may be eligible for the following supplements: $7000 for assignment to a BSC, CSC, or MSD classroom. (Supplement amounts, if applicable, will be pro-rated for positions beginning after the start of the school year).

Position Type

Exempt

Primary Function

Assume responsibility for the instructional program for students with disabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in education or a related field.
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to develop and maintain required records and written reports.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity.
• Ability to use computer software programs and web-based applications.
• Ability to circulate around classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
• Ability to prepare required written reports.
• Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Possess high moral standards and integrity.

Performance Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned to all teachers (see Teacher - Classroom Job Description)
• Teach socially acceptable behavior in instructional settings to ensure environment is conducive to the learning process, including other parts of the school such as outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of student with disabilities.
• Collaborates with school staff and parents to develop individualized educational programs (IEP) for students.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians to discuss student progress.
• Serve as a contributing member of school multidisciplinary teams.
• Adapt and modify curricula and instruction as required by individual students' educational plans.
• Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students, accordance to established procedures.
• Evaluates students' progress; maintains appropriate records; prepares progress reports according to guidelines.
• Manages allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan for specially designed instruction
• Facilitate data collection process related to progress of IEP and academic goals.
• Ability to circulate around classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
• Serve as a member of Child Study, Eligibility, and IEP Committees
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrator

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Reports to

Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

200 days a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of (licensed/non-licensed) personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: