High School Special Education Teacher (Learning Disabled) - 26/27 SY

Anova Education; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly PTO accrual

Tuition Reimbursement

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Job summary

A school district in Virginia is seeking dedicated special education teachers to develop and implement instructional programs for students with disabilities. This role involves creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborating with colleagues and parents to ensure student success. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain necessary licensure. Financial benefits include a competitive salary and healthcare plans, and the position emphasizes ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain appropriate licensing for special education.
• Experience with specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Training in MANDT methodology for emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for students with special needs.
• Provide specialized instruction beyond general classroom limitations.
• Maintain records of student progress and IEP implementation.
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP progress, including report cards.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements for the division’s special education program.
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keeps abreast of developments in special education and pursues ongoing professional growth.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division handbook and Virginia regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.

Skills

Communication skills

Special education methods

IEP implementation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college

Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Licenses

Acceptance of prior teaching experience rating

Job description

*Advertised salaries are reflective of the 2025-2026 School Year and will be updated after 2026-2027 School Year budget approval.*

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

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

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.