Adaptive Teacher for Life Skills & Autism Support

Solterra School; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Solterra School seeks an Adaptive Teacher to lead a classroom for students with significant cognitive, communication, behavioral, and sensory support needs. You will create a space where every student can access learning, communication, and independence at their own pace.

You will work with BCBA, RBTs, and Related Services to deliver individualized instruction, build structured environments, and embed life skills into daily routines.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's in Special Education or related field, VA teaching license with SPED endorsement, and experience with students with significant disabilities.
• Preferred: Master’s in Special Education; experience in adaptive/life skills classrooms; ABA-informed practices; CPI or de-escalation cert.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, functional instruction aligned to each student’s IEP goals, adapting curriculum for significant cognitive, communication, sensory, and motor needs.
• Build a structured, predictable classroom using visual supports, AAC, and hands-on, sensory-based learning.
• Implement behavior support plans in coordination with the BCBA and RBTs.
• Embed functional life skills—self-care, routines, and independence—into the school day.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom, and oversee the RBTs and paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate daily with OT, SLP, and behavior team to keep strategies woven into instruction.
• Keep IEP documentation and progress notes accurate and timely.
• Partner with families so routines carry over between school and home.

Skills

Patience

Collaborative

Adaptable

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Solterra School seeks an Adaptive Teacher to lead a classroom for students with significant cognitive, communication, behavioral, and sensory support needs. You will create a space where every student can access learning, communication, and independence at their own pace.

You will work with BCBA, RBTs, and Related Services to deliver individualized instruction, build structured environments, and embed life skills into daily routines.