Middle School Special Education Teacher – Grades 6-8

Talent Search PRO; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search PRO is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to collaboratively design and implement individualized academic and behavioral programs for students. The role emphasizes a structured, supportive classroom that meets academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and parents/guardians to deliver tailored IEPs and engaging instruction, fostering a compassionate, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a Provisional Certificate in Special Education for middle school.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with special education or related settings preferred.
• Ability to develop IEPs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs for assigned students.
• Plan and deliver instruction aligned with individual academic and behavioral needs.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' learning styles and IEP goals.
• Evaluate students' academic and behavioral functioning and adjust programs as needed.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for coordinated support.
• Monitor and adjust behavior-management plans.
• Ensure safe, structured classroom environment and proper organization.
• Supervise students during school day activities and transitions.

Skills

IEP Planning

Differentiated Instruction

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Provisional Certificate in Special Education (Middle School)

Job description

What's in it for you?!

• Help transform lives through trauma-informed, student-centered care!
• Join a purpose-driven team with deep roots in the community!
• Collaborate across schools and programs that meet diverse student needs!
• Thrive in a creative, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment!
• Support whole-child development through hands-on, specialized services!

Summary:

In collaboration with Assistant Teachers, Behavior Staff, Vocational and Support Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians, and other professionals, the Middle School Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized academic and behavioral programs for assigned students. This role focuses on creating a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment that meets the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of middle school students.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for assigned students.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with students' individual academic and behavioral needs.
• Select instructional materials, teaching strategies, and interventions appropriate for middle school learners.
• Implement educational goals and objectives across required subject areas.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' learning styles, abilities, and IEP goals.
• Evaluate students' current academic and behavioral functioning and make appropriate program adjustments based on progress.
• Prepare quarterly report cards, mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress narratives.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians, PHILLIPS staff, and outside professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.
• Implement individual and group behavior-management programs.
• Create a structured classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence, positive relationships, and student success.
• Organize classroom materials, furniture, and equipment to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Actively supervise students throughout the school day, including assigned bus, transition, playground, and other supervisory duties.
• Maintain the classroom budget and accurately report expenditures to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum qualifications for a Provisional Certificate in Special Education at the appropriate middle school level or content area.
• Experience working with students in special education or a related setting preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Ability to support students with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
• Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to creating a compassionate, structured, and respectful learning environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary special education team.