Dynamic Special Education Teacher — Full-Time, Immediate Start

St. Paul School; Cana (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul School in Cana, Virginia is seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Starting immediately, the role requires collaboration with staff, parents, and community while maintaining records and delivering planned instruction.

The program emphasizes engaging teaching methods, safety, and professional growth in a supportive school environment. Candidates must hold licensure with endorsement and meet district expectations for classroom

Qualifications

• Must hold Collegiate Professional License with a specific endorsement in the area to which assigned.
• Must have an acceptable rating for any teaching experience noted on the application.
• Must demonstrate personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, school personnel and members of the community.

Responsibilities

• Comply with school and board policies.
• Work cooperatively with the total staff.
• Relate positively to parents and other community representatives.
• Demonstrate professional growth.
• Be prompt and accurate with required records and reports.
• Demonstrate command of standard English, both spoken and written.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school.
• Use instructional and planning time effectively.
• Assume responsibility for care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure a neat, safe environment for students under the teacher's care.
• Promote positive interaction among students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
• Demonstrate interest in students.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Adjust presentation of content to students' needs and interests.
• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on long-range plans.
• Exhibit evidence of effective lesson plans.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
• Utilize varied teaching techniques and learning activities.
• Use out-of-class assignments to support instructional objectives.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress and inform appropriate persons.
• Maintain discipline appropriate to learning situations.
• Keep students on task.
• Use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good student discipline.

Skills

Licensure with endorsement

Interpersonal skills

Job description

St. Paul School in Cana, Virginia is seeking a licensed Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year. Starting immediately, the role requires collaboration with staff, parents, and community while maintaining records and delivering planned instruction.

The program emphasizes engaging teaching methods, safety, and professional growth in a supportive school environment. Candidates must hold licensure with endorsement and meet district expectations for classroom