Adaptive Curriculum Specialist — Special Education

TrulyHired; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Culpeper County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to support students with significant cognitive disabilities in adapted curriculum classrooms. You will develop IEPs, collaborate with parents, teachers, and related services staff, and implement instruction using ABA, TEACCH, and visual strategies to meet individual needs.

You will also coordinate annual IEP meetings, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with Virginia standards and assessments.

Qualifications

• Possess or qualify for a professional license and appropriate endorsement as presented by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Be recommended by the Division Superintendent and approved by the School Board.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students on caseload in collaboration with parents, teachers, and related services personnel.
• Design and implement specialized instruction using evidenced-based practices, including ABA, TEACCH, and visual strategies.
• Schedule and facilitate annual IEP meetings and amendments as needed.
• Collect and organize student performance evidence for Virginia Alternate Assessment Program.
• Provide instruction in life skills, communication, functional academics, social, vocational and transition skills.
• Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and develop BIPs.
• Collaborate with related service providers and supervise paraeducators.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of student information.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Data collection

ABA

TEACCH

Assistive technology

Student safety

Communication

Education

Virginia professional license

Special Education endorsement

Tools

Assistive Technology (devices & methods)

Job description

Culpeper County Public Schools is seeking a dedicated educator to support students with significant cognitive disabilities in adapted curriculum classrooms. You will develop IEPs, collaborate with parents, teachers, and related services staff, and implement instruction using ABA, TEACCH, and visual strategies to meet individual needs.

You will also coordinate annual IEP meetings, monitor progress, and ensure alignment with Virginia standards and assessments.