Elementary Special Education Teacher (Anticipated 2026-27)

Lunenburg County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunenburg County Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities across multiple settings. Under the direction of the principal, you will develop individualized education programs (IEPs), deliver specialized instruction, and collaborate with general educators and specialists to adapt the curriculum.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, using multi-sensory strategies, maintaining student records, meeting with parents, and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in an approved program for special education – general curriculum or a major in special education – general curriculum, or 27 semester hours in the education of students with disabilities.
• Must be eligible or possess a Virginia Collegiate Professional License.
• Prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies to improve development of language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior as per IEPs within a positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities using various techniques.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction with observation and inquiry.
• Establish and enforce classroom rules and procedures conducive to learning.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and determine priorities for the children’s IEPs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop IEPs.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Special education

IEP development

Collaboration

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

27 semester hours in disabilities education

Virginia Collegiate Professional License eligibility/holding

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: ElementarySpecial Education Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:Must hold or be eligible for proper state certification/licensure

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or other Supervisor

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in an approved program for special education – general curriculum or have completed a major in special education – general curriculum, or have completed 27 semester hours in the education of students with disabilities in the assigned area required.
• Must be eligible or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levelspreferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.