Innovative Inclusive Special Education Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to design and deliver instruction aligned with VDOE standards, FCPS curriculum, and the Portrait of a Graduate. You will use a variety of instructional strategies, data, and assessment results to guide instruction and provide timely feedback within a respectful, student-centered environment.

You will adapt lessons for diverse learners, collaborate with families and colleagues, maintain student records, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Holds or is eligible to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
• Knowledge of subject content, FCPS curriculum and policies, VDOE Standards of Learning, current educational trends, and effective instructional practices.
• Skill in integrating technology and digital tools into instruction to enhance learning and engagement.
• Ability to design and deliver instruction that reflects multiple perspectives, multicultural education, and differentiated strategies for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and English learners.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) standards, division goals, and the approved curriculum across grade levels and subject areas, including academic, elective, and specialized programs.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans that use a range of instructional methods such as direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and project-based activities to engage students and promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Adapt instruction and materials to address diverse learning needs, interests, and readiness levels, ensuring accessibility and challenge for students with disabilities, English learners, and those needing enrichment or intervention.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to measure learning, monitor progress, and guide instructional decisions, incorporating specialized assessments such as language proficiency measures or progress monitoring for individualized education programs when required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to design instruction, analyze student performance data, and coordinate academic and behavioral supports through interdisciplinary teams, advisory programs, and professional learning communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

Technology integration

Digital tools

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a dedicated classroom teacher to design and deliver instruction aligned with VDOE standards, FCPS curriculum, and the Portrait of a Graduate. You will use a variety of instructional strategies, data, and assessment results to guide instruction and provide timely feedback within a respectful, student-centered environment.

You will adapt lessons for diverse learners, collaborate with families and colleagues, maintain student records, and support