Elementary Special Education Teacher

Various Locations; Montross (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Public Schools in Colonial Beach, VA, seeks an Elementary School Special Education Teacher for a 10-month position beginning TBD. The role requires Virginia teaching license.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, implementing instructional strategies, assessing student progress, collaborating with staff, and maintaining records.

This exempt position reports to the principal and is posted until filled.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned to objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for services as provided by the School Division.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teachers.

Education

Virginia teaching license eligibility

Job description

Westmoreland County Public Schools Washington District Elementary - Colonial Beach, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Westmoreland County Public Schools Washington District Elementary - Colonial Beach, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Westmoreland County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5945967

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Elementary School Special Education Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold or be eligible for Virginia teaching license.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month position,200 day contract with 180 teaching days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for alternative services as provided by the School Division (Special Education, Gifted Education, Reading Intervention, English Learner/Migrant Education).
• Effectively implement division initiatives.
• Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned.
• Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required