Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Elementary) for a 10-month licensed position starting Nov 23, 2026. The role emphasizes developing individualized learning plans, collaboration with staff and families, and documenting student progress as part of the ACPS framework.

The candidate will hold a Virginia SPED endorsement or be eligible to obtain it, with a Bachelor's in a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field is required.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional/Collegiate/PostGraduate License with a Special Education K-12 endorsement or eligibility upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to address individualized learning plans within lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing and assessments to determine student progress.
• Advises parents/guardians on student progress and home strategies.
• Assesses progress toward objectives and reports to administration.
• Collaborates with staff, parents, and community resources to improve outcomes.
• Counsels students to improve performance and wellbeing.
• Directs teaching assistants and volunteers to support students.
• Instructs students to improve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills.
• Manages student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Monitors students across classrooms and field activities.
• Attends meetings and documents student progress and mandated data.
• Prepares written progress reports and records for compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Virginia Teaching License with SPED endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956974
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Nov 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

The Special Education Teacher(Elementary) develops special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This is a Licensed Elementary 10-month, 195 dayTeacher position, reporting to the School Principal.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses:Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Provisional, Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in Special Education K-12 (General Curriculum, Adaptive Curriculum) required, or eligibility to obtain the Teaching License with the appropriate Special Education endorsement upon hiring.

Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and/or gather information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

• This position qualifies for an additional +1 step placement on the Licensed Salary Scale under the umbrella of Specialized Instruction.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Penny Hairston , Principal
• Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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