Salem Elementary School Special Education Teacher (Self Contained Classrooms) - 26/27 SY

SALEM ELEMENTARY; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 54 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Monthly PTO accrual

Healthcare plans

Virginia Retirement System enrollment

FMLA and disability leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Life Insurance

Résumé du poste

Salem Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher for self-contained classrooms in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools system, Fredericksburg, VA. The role involves developing and implementing instructional programs tailored to students with diverse needs, and maintaining IEPs in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Essential duties include collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, parent conferences, and adherence to the Special Education Handbook.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Develops, implements, and annually reviews student IEPs according to procedures; maintains records of student performance and IEP progress.
• Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements for the division’s special education program.
• Serves on an interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division-wide Special Education Handbook and Virginia State Regulations.

Connaissances

IEP development

Special education instruction

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Description du poste

Salem Elementary School Special Education Teacher (Self Contained Classrooms) - 26/27 SY

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This job is also posted in Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5799809
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Job Description

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

So what sets us apart? Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger - Your success directly influences our student's success. Here, YOU make a difference.

Our Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching services in self-contained classrooms to students whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• 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.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.

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 Professional License 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:

• 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)
• 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#WeAreSpotsyteam.

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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.

Position Type: Contract
Salary: $54,902 to $104,737 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• TARA SCHOHN , PRINCIPAL
• SALEM ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]

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