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

IMDiversity; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Special Education - Level 1 (General Curriculum Teacher) for a full-time position in Woodbridge, VA. This role focuses on developing and implementing effective instructional practices based on students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher will collaborate with parents, manage IEPs, and ensure access to grade-level standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, knowledge of educational regulations, and effective communication skills. The position offers an engaging work environment focused on inclusion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and adherence to regulations governing education for students with disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to establish cooperative relationships.
• Effective interaction with diverse student and employee populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective instructional practices based on students' IEPs.
• Collaborate with parents and IEP team members.
• Manage and instruct students across all areas specified by the IEP.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities to plan instruction.
• Administer and interpret standardized test results.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Effective communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to use relevant technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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

Job Status: OPEN

Effective: 2026-27

Posting Number: 00059060

School/Department: Lake Ridge MS

Location: Woodbridge, VA

Full Time: 195 days

Job Summary

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

Essential Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibilities of a special education teacher, including those listed in the Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01-1, Certificated Personnel Responsibilities and Duties.
• Develops IEPs, plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students.
• Manages students with disabilities, serves and instructs them across the continuum in all areas specified by the IEP.
• Utilizes models for teaching and support across the continuum – consult, push‑in, pull‑out, small group, and co‑teaching – as per student IEPs.
• Participates in school‑based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to plan specially designed instruction and accommodations, ensuring students access grade‑level general education standards and provide Tier 2/3 interventions as needed.
• 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 on each child’s progress toward IEP goals.
• Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques (hands‑on, group work, lecture, etc.) to present instructional content.
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction.
• Uses assistive technology and specialized equipment.
• Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement, continuous assessment of functioning, and continuous feedback.
• Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with IEP using 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 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 in the Special Education Manual.
• Compiles and maintains the special education component of the Student Education Record.
• Completes the 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.
• Provides services and/or teaches courses in general education and special education settings as dictated by student IEPs (e.g., core content areas, teaching strategies, life skills).
• When providing services through co‑teaching models, collaborates with the general education classroom teacher to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of accommodations, coordinate curriculum, and evaluate educational progress.
• Consults with general education teachers regarding instructional and behavioral strategies for assigned students.
• Informs general education teachers of accommodations and modifications required by students' IEPs.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants and/or other volunteers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for Successful Performance

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of and adherence to federal, state and local laws and regulations governing education of students with disabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders in launching thriving futures, and establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with a non‑traditional and diverse student and employee population.
• Reliability and punctuality; performs all related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of and ability to use relevant technology.
• Participation in the annual professional growth planning process.
• Acknowledgment of being in a position of public trust and held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Education and Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• Experience equivalent to at least Type Area or Field (not specified; adjust to county requirement).
• Hold a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; a conditional license may be granted if working toward complete endorsement at a minimum of six semester hours per year.

Work Environment and Physical & Mental Requirements

The work environment is a standard indoor and outdoor environment. Essential functions may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather, building conditions, and uneven terrain. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical and mental demands include the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

Additional Requirements: Ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.