SPECIAL ED - LEVEL 1 (GENERAL CURRICULUM TEACHER) - 195 DAY

IMDiversity; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

IMDiversity seeks a Special Education – Level I teacher for 195-day schedule in Bristow, VA. The role focuses on developing and implementing IEP-based instruction and collaborating with parents and IEP team members to promote inclusion.

Responsibilities include planning curriculum aligned to Virginia Standards, utilizing assistive technology, and applying evidence-based strategies across co-teaching and pull-out models to support students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and plans curriculum reflecting learning needs.
• Collaborates with parents and IEP team members to implement and monitor IEP goals.
• Uses inclusive practices and progresses toward equitable education for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops IEPs, plans curriculum, and prepares instructional materials.
• Manages classroom and implements behavioral supports per IEPs.
• Collaborates with general education staff to ensure access to the curriculum.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration with parents

Differentiated instruction

Special education knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

SPECIAL ED - LEVEL 1 (GENERAL CURRICULUM TEACHER) - 195 DAY

JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2026-27

POSTING NUMBER: 00060219

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Chris Yung ES

LOCATION: Bristow,VA

POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL ED - LEVEL 1 (GENERAL CURRICULUM TEACHER) - 195 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS:

An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY: This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position develops, implements and monitors the students’ Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents that will foster inclusionary practices.

Job Description

DAYS: 195

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Part time

Teacher, Special Education – Level I

Job Code: 000274 Job Title: Teacher, Special Education – Level I

FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012

Reports To: Principal or Department Supervisor Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position develops, implements, and monitors the students' Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP Team members. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents that will foster inclusionary practices.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

• works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030."
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Assumes the responsibilities of a special education teacher, including the responsibilities of a teacher as listed in the Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01-1, Certificated Personnel Responsibilities and Duties
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements, and physical, emotional, and academic levels of development and serves as a case
• Manager of students with disabilities
• Serves and instructs students who have a variety of disabilities and require specialized instruction who access general education curriculum across the continuum in all areas specified by the IEP
• Utilizes models for teaching and support across the continuum using delivery models such as consult, push in, pull out, small group, and co-teaching as per student IEPs
• Participates in school-based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to plan for specially designed instruction and accommodation implementation for students with disabilities to ensure students access the grade level general education standards of learning along with grade level peers for Tier 1 instruction and provides necessary Tier 2/3 interventions as needed to support each student's success
• Leverages and coordinates available resources to support the specially designed instruction and accommodations required by students with disabilities
• Ensures IEP data collection and quarterly reporting to families about each child's progress on their IEP goals
• Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques; i.e., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction
• Utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment
• Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities
• Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports
• Participates in the development and implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process
• Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determining eligibility for special education
• Participates in staff, department, and special education committee meetings as required
• Maintains a system of record keeping and data collection following required procedures as outlined in the Special Education Manual
• Compiles and maintains the special education component of Student Education Record as outlined in the Special Education Manual
• Completes Prince William County Public Schools' 30‑hour staff development requirement
• Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job- related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities
• Assigned to provide services and/or teach courses in general education and special education settings as dictated by student IEPs such as courses that focus on core content and/or special education-specific courses/content such as Learning Activity; Reading Strategies; Math Strategies; Life Skills, Social Skills
• When providing services through co‑teaching models, collaborates with general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student's required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student's educational progress
• Consults with general education teacher regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students in general education classes
• Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by the students' IEPs
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or other volunteer(s)
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of and adhere to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities

Education or Equivalency Requirements

Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description

• Minimum
• Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred
• Master's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

Certification and License Requirements

• Hold a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; in lieu of complete endorsement, a conditional license may be granted if the teacher is working toward complete endorsement at a rate of a minimum of six semester hours per year

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR/OUTDOOR: Work is performed in a standard indoor and outdoor environment. Essential functions are or may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather or building conditions and uneven terrain.