Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Vets Hired; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vets Hired is seeking a Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum (Secondary) to provide specialized instruction and behavioral support. You will develop and implement IEPs, adapt curriculum, and collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to maximize outcomes.

The role requires a Virginia teaching license with Adaptive Curriculum K-12, and a commitment to inclusive education and data-driven decision-making to guide instruction and progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Virginia Teaching License with Special Education Adaptive Curriculum K-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of special education instructional strategies.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to modify instruction based on student needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making and behavioral support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Adapt lessons and materials to meet IEP goals.
• Support FBA and BIP processes.
• Provide instructional and behavioral interventions.
• Assess students' academic, behavioral, and social needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and district assessments.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, therapists, and specialists.
• Manage student behavior with evidence-based strategies.
• Supervise paraprofessionals in the classroom.
• Collect and analyze student data to inform decisions.
• Maintain an organized, structured classroom.
• Communicate progress with parents; participate in professional learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Behavioral support

Adapted instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum (Secondary) provides specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with disabilities by developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role adapts curriculum, delivers individualized instruction, supports students in the least restrictive environment, collaborates with families and multidisciplinary teams, monitors student progress, manages classroom behavior, and ensures compliance with special education regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Adapt lessons and instructional materials to meet individual student needs and IEP goals.
• Conduct and support Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provide instructional and behavioral interventions to support student success.
• Assess students' academic, behavioral, and social needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and district assessment requirements and student accommodations.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, therapists, and other specialists to maximize student outcomes.
• Manage student behavior using evidence-based strategies.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Collect, analyze, and use student data to guide instructional decisions.
• Maintain an organized, structured classroom that promotes student independence.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress.
• Participate in professional development and continuous learning activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Eligible for or currently holding a Virginia Teaching License with Special Education Adaptive Curriculum K-12 endorsement.
• Knowledge of special education instructional strategies and best practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to modify instruction based on individual student needs.
• Commitment to inclusive education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making and behavioral support strategies.