Middle School Special Education (Collaborative Classrooms) Teacher - 26/27 SY

NI RIVER MIDDLE; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NI RIVER MIDDLE is seeking a Middle School Special Education teacher for Collaborative Classrooms to support students with diverse needs. The role emphasizes instructional planning, IEP development, and collaboration with general and special education staff to ensure student success.

You will work with a team to implement individualized education programs, track progress, and engage families through conferences and home visits. Virginia licensure and prior teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license/endorsement in Virginia.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized instruction with targeted planning for students whose needs cannot be met in general classrooms.
• Interprets abilities and disabilities and collaborates with general and special education teachers to support curriculum goals.
• Develops, implements, and reviews IEPs per federal, state, and local procedures.
• Maintains records of student performance and IEP progress, including report cards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Middle School Special Education (Collaborative Classrooms) 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.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5988538

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Faaborg , Principal
• NI RIVER MIDDLE
• Email: [e-mail]

Position Type: Contract

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

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible