Special Education Teacher - Emotional Disabilities (Elementary)

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Emotional Disabilities at the elementary level. The role focuses on academics, interpersonal skills, and emotion regulation using evidence-based interventions and district curriculum.

This 10-month licensed position reports to the School Principal and requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) with a Virginia Special Education endorsement or eligibility; background and health clearances

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required.
• Master’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
• Administers developmental and subject-specific assessments to determine student progress and develop learning plans.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians, staff and community resources to improve student outcomes.
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants and volunteers to support the classroom program.
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Keeps written records documenting student progress and mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents to maintain student safety and adhere to school policies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Emotional Disabilities (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962235

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description:

The Special Education Teacher of students with Emotional Disabilities (ED), develops students within special education successes, in academics, interpersonal skills and emotion regulation by implementing evidence-based interventions, district approved curriculum; documenting 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. The ED Program Classroom Teacher effectively supports the education of students who exhibit behavioral disorders and/or are identified with an emotional disability.

This is a 10 month, 195-day Licensed position, that reports to the School Principal at Douglas McArthur Elementary School

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.

• FLSA Status: Exempt position - This position is classified as exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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:

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.

Contact Information

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