Adaptive Special Education Teacher (Immediate Opening)

Altavista Elementary School; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Altavista Elementary School in Altavista, VA is seeking an Adaptive Special Education Teacher for immediate opening. The position requires planning adaptive instruction for students with significant disabilities, and collaboration with various school teams to promote inclusive learning environments.

Must be eligible or complete licensure requirements for Special Education (Adapted Curriculum K-12) within three years of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Virginia teaching license in Special Education
• Experience planning and delivering adaptive instruction for students with disabilities
• Strong collaboration with school teams to create inclusion opportunities

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide learning experiences for students with significant disabilities
• Create structured, inclusive learning environments for whole-group and small-group settings
• Collaborate with school personnel to develop individualized plans and monitor progress
• Administer assessments to monitor student outcomes and adjust instruction

Skills

Adaptive instruction

Collaboration with teams

Inclusion strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Adaptive Special Education Teacher (Immediate Opening)

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This job is also posted in Campbell County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5952062

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Must be eligible or complete licensure requirements for Special Education, Adapted Curriculum K-12 within first 3 years of hire/assignment.

TEN MONTHS (200 DAYS), INCLUDING IN PART PAID STATE RETIREMENT & STATE MANDATED LIFE INSURANCE & IN PART FOR HEALTH INSURANCE

General Definition of Work:

Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

• Create and deliver instruction following the Aligned Standards of Learning utilizing a variety of adaptive methods to address the unique cognitive, communication and behavioral needs of students with significant disabilities.
• Plan and provide assessment activities to demonstrate student learning through the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP).
• Create and deliver instruction to address individual functional skills needs related to communication, behavior, social and daily living skills.
• Establish and maintain a highly structured learning environment that promotes whole-group, small-group and individual learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with school personnel to create meaningful inclusion opportunities for students with significant disabilities.
• Collaborate with a variety of school-based teams to develop individualized plans to promote student academic, adaptive and behavioural success.
• Apply a wide range of adaptive strategies and interventions to promote instructional access.
• Administer a variety of assessment and data collection practices to monitor student progress.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A valid Virginia teaching license in the area of teaching responsibility and successful student teaching or teaching experience required. Knowledge of medical aspects of the children with disabilities and the implication for instruction is required. Knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate the children with disabilities into the least restrictive environment. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teacher license from the Virginia Department of Education.

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, hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,150 to $72,902 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.