Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum

LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. You will implement IEPs, use adaptive strategies and multi-sensory instruction, collaborate with families and specialists, and maintain records.

This is a full-time, 200-day position with immediate start. Candidates must have a Virginia teaching license with SPED endorsement in Adapted Curriculum and will be paid according to the

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with special education (SPED) endorsement in adapted curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in core academic subjects to fulfill their potential.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques to develop skills in language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students using methods such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to meet diverse needs.
• Modify curricula for students with disabilities based on instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct a balanced program of instruction with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish behavior rules and a conducive learning environment for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and determine priorities for individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Confer with parents, administrators, and professionals to develop IEPs and promote development.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Education

Virginia teaching license with SPED endorsement in Adapted Curriculum

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum

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Job Details

Job ID: 4864877
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Feb 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Special Education Teacher - Adaptive Curriculum
Department: Laurel Regional Program
Salary Grade:Teacher Pay Schedule
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Laurel Regional Program
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 02/16/2026

POSITION SUMMARY

• Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students' individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students and those in inclusive classrooms.
• Assist in the collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports. Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Perform related work as required.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidate must possess or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with special education (SPED) endorsement in adapted curriculum (Students with disabilities who access the Adapted Curriculum)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SALARY

Salary:

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here:https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .

DAYS: 200 START DATE: 2025-2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Donna Lewis , Director
• LAUREL REGIONAL PROGRAM
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]