Special Education Teacher

Madison County Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 53,500 - 69,041; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Waverly Yowell Elementary School. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree or a valid Virginia teaching license and demonstrate experience in creating engaging, student-centered learning environments. Responsibilities include preparing lessons and developing individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet diverse student needs. The position offers a salary range of $53,500 – $69,041 and operates under a 10-month contract.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree or a professional teaching license in Virginia.
• Experience creating motivating academic environments for diverse learners.
• Ability to analyze and give constructive feedback on student work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons and instructional materials aligned with curriculum.
• Employ educational strategies to enhance student skills.
• Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for students.

Skills

Student-centered learning

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Special educational strategies

Education

Master's Degree in relevant content area

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Position Overview

Madison County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Waverly Yowell Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful applicant should possess intellectual depth and breadth, a strong work ethic, a capacity for communication and leadership, noteworthy teaching and leadership experience, an appreciation of innovative practice, and a track record of proven achievement. The candidate must also possess the capacity to inspire the school community through visualizing new possibilities for a global education in an environment of innovation, collaboration, and mutual respect. This person will create an academic environment that will motivate students at different levels of learning and has the ability to make learning student-centered while incorporating technology-based resources to accelerate student achievement.

Requirements

• A collegiate or postgraduate professional license or eligibility for a Virginia license and endorsement to teach in the subject to be taught or a Master's Degree in the content area.
• Considerable experience creating an academic environment that will motivate students at different levels of learning and the ability to make learning student-centered.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate students' classwork, papers, and assignments and provide developmentally appropriate feedback.
• Understanding of the skills and processes outlined in the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
• Ability to develop and maintain high standards for self and students and present instruction in an interesting, creative, and innovative manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares lessons, assignments, and instructional materials aligned to the curriculum.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory‑ and perceptual‑motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Willing to teach more than one grade level and work cooperatively and collaboratively with the site coordinator, administrators, other teachers, parents, and students.
• Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of student growth and development.
• Partner with other teachers in coordinating academic standards, instructional programs, curriculum, and other building-level initiatives.
• Plan and work with other teachers on a daily basis.

Salary

Salary range: $53,500 – $69,041 (2025‑2026 scale; awaiting budget approval for 2026‑2027); 10‑month/200‑day Teacher contract.

Start Date

August 1, 2026.

Location

Waverly Yowell Elementary School – Waverly, VA.

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching / Special Education Teacher.