Special Education Elementary Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Norfolk Public School District

Norfolk (VA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 92,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Master’s stipend 3500/yr

Master’s +30 hours stipend 5400/yr

Doctoral stipend 7800/yr

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking an experienced Special Education Elementary Teacher with an adapted curriculum focus in Norfolk, VA. The role requires developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with parents and staff, and delivering inclusive instruction.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a generous educational stipend and a base salary range. Immediate start available, with an application deadline of Oct 01, 2026.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
A valid TB test certifying freedom from contagious TB.
Virginia license/endorsement in Special Education K-12.
Ability to collaborate with students, parents and staff.
Clear communication with families and colleagues.
Commitment to inclusive educational practices.
Ability to adapt practices to student needs.
Strong organizational skills.
Fosters positive interactions in school communities.
Ability to work with educators across programs.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and monitor IEPs.
Adapt lessons to meet IEP goals in least restrictive settings.
Support FBA and BIP processes with data collection.
Ensure compliance with state/district assessments and accommodations.
Provide instructional/behavioral strategies for students in LRE.
Assess social and academic needs to support students.
Collaborate with school personnel, families and agencies to modify programming.
Manage student behavior with evidence-based approaches.
Support paraprofessionals in program classrooms.
Confer with IEP team to implement plans.
Utilize data-driven decision making and data interpretation.
Create an organized classroom with visual supports.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively with stu

Communication with parents and staff

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to inclusive practices

Facilitates positive interactions

Knowledge of best practices

Modify practices for student needs

Collaborate with educators

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Virginia teacher licensure with endorsement in Special Education General Curriculum K-12 or Adaptive Curriculum K-12

Tuberculin skin test certifying TB-free

Job description

Special Education Elementary Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

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Job Details

Job ID: 5562198
Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field.
Tuberculin skin test certifying the individual is free of contagious tuberculosis.
Eligible for or in possession of appropriate Virginia teacher licensure with endorsement in Special Education General Curriculum K-12 or for more severe students, Special Education Adaptive Curriculum K-12.
Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents.
Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff.
Commitment to collaboration with other educators in the building.
Knowledge of best practices.
Ability to modify practices based on student needs.
Strong organizational skills.
Commitment to inclusive practices.
Facilitates positive interactions between students and teachers, peers, and other adults.

Nature of Position

Develop, implement and monitor individualized education plans.
Adapt lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students in the least restrictive environment.
Develop and support the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) process including necessary data collection.
Ensure compliance with and may administer state and district wide assessments including provision of student accommodations.
Provide instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies to support students in the least restrictive environment.
Assess student’s social and academic needs for the purpose of supporting students in the least restrictive environment.
Collaborate with school personnel, parents and agencies to develop and modify students programming to maximize student outcomes.
Manage student behavior utilizing effective and evidence-based approaches.
Work and support paraprofessionals supporting program classrooms.
Confer with student’s IEP team (physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other special education teachers, specialists and staff) to fully implement the student’s IEP.
Work includes data-based decision making, including gathering and interpreting data.
Provide a classroom environment that is organized and utilizes visual strategies to support students in becoming independent learners.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program.
Participates in ongoing professional development and professional growth activities.