Special Education Teacher General Curriculum ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

Young World Physical Education; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $1,500

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Suffolk, Virginia is hiring a Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year. The role involves teaching students with disabilities and developing individualized educational programs to help them reach their maximum potential.

Candidates should hold a degree from an accredited institution and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license. The position offers a $1,500 signing bonus and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment committed to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of special education principles and practices.
• Ability to develop individualized educational programs.
• Experience in assessing and evaluating students' needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and motivate students with disabilities.
• Develop lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain records.

Skills

Knowledge of special education principles

Effective teaching methodology

Ability to evaluate student needs

Ability to maintain behavior standards

Proficient in using a personal computer

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university

Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license

Job description

Special Education Teacher General Curriculum ($1,500 Signing Bonus)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

2650 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs difficult professional work preparing and providing training and instruction to children with disabilities, individually and in groups; motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal and Coordinator of Special Education.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks

• Teaching students with disabilities; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• Assess and evaluate needs of students.
• Develop individualized educational programs and lesson plans.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences based on needs and abilities of students.
• Provide instruction in individual or group sessions.
• Formulate and implement functional behavior assessment and behavior assessment plan.
• Participate in child study meetings.
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports.
• Maintain professional competence through in service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
• Establish a class environment favorable to learning.
• Administer standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Adopt teaching materials and methods to match the learning style of the student.
• Integrate subject area content with technology.
• Select and requisition books and instructional materials.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents; ability to operate a personal computer.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in an acceptable field.

Special Requirements

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

FLSA Status

Exempt

AA/EOE Statement

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.