High School Special Education (Collaborative Classroom) Teacher - 26/27 SY

CHANCELLOR HIGH SCHOOL; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly PTO accrual

Robust healthcare benefits

Enrollment in Virginia Retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Spotsylvania County Public Schools in Fredericksburg, Virginia is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher for a Collaborative Classroom for the 26/27 school year. Immediate start with responsibilities including implementing individualized education programs and collaborating with general and special education staff to support students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes ongoing assessment, parent conferences, and adherence to state and division policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain Virginia license(s) and/or endorsement(s).
• Experience developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Must meet Virginia teaching requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized instruction with individualized planning for students with disabilities.
• Interprets abilities and disabilities to collaborate with general and special education teachers.
• Maintains records of student performance and IEP progress.
• Screens, evaluates, and places students in appropriate special education programs.
• Serves on an interdisciplinary team supporting students with disabilities.
• Holds parent conferences and home visits as needed.
• Keeps current with developments in special education.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

IEP Development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors Degree

Virginia License Endorsement

IEP Experience

Job description

High School Special Education (Collaborative Classroom) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Our Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching and/or training services to students in collaborative classrooms who have special needs (Learning Disabilities, Speech, Vision, Hearing and other Health Impairments) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment. Additionally, this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Works cooperatively with general and special area classroom teachers by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of their students, and assists students with achievement of the curriculum. Develops, implements, and annually reviews student Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to federal, state and local procedures.
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation in order to evaluate progress including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students for the division’s special education program.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special needs students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to obtain appropriate license (s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable

Preferred

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Licenses within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system

Special Requirements

• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and should receive additional training, as appropriate, annually.
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students on the Autism Spectrum should have knowledge in evidence-based practices for instructing students with autism, including, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis, alternative communication methods, modeling and structured teacher (visual scheduling/supports, physical structure and teaching components.)
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities should have training to include the following: tending to students’ personal hygiene, using specialized equipment, accessing augmentative communication equipment, following seizure protocol, implementing specialized feeding protocol, body positioning, tracheotomy care and suctioning.

Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

Employment Terms

Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

Benefits Eligibility

Eligible

Additional Information

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

Compensation and Contract

Position Type: Contract

Salary: $54,902 to $104,737 Per Year

Contact Information

• Amy Williams
• 8020 Riverstone Drive
• Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Summary

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.