Special Education Teacher | Martinsburg, West Virginia

Sunbelt Staffing; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing in Martinsburg, WV, seeks a dedicated special education teacher for a full-time contract running August 12, 2026 through June 4, 2027. You will support elementary students with autism in a school-based setting and collaborate with a committed team of educators and families.

The ideal candidate holds WV teaching licensure with autism endorsement and will develop and implement IEPs, delivering targeted instruction while monitoring progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active West Virginia teaching license.
• Autism (AD) endorsement required.
• Experience with K-5 and/or 3-5th grade students, preferably in special education.
• Strong knowledge of best practices for instructing students with autism spectrum disorder.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs.
• Comfort with virtual interviews via Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered instruction to elementary-age students with autism.
• Manage two primary caseloads (K-5 and 3-5 classrooms).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including related service providers and general educators.
• Engage families in student progress meetings and IEP development.
• Monitor and document student outcomes, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development when available.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Education

West Virginia teaching license

Autism endorsement

Tools

Zoom interviews

Job description

Embark on an impacting assignment in special education, supporting students and making a lasting difference in their educational journey. This full-time, contract opportunity begins August 12, 2026, and runs through June 4, 2027, serving young learners in an engaging school environment near Martinsburg, WV.

Ideal candidates are passionate about fostering inclusive classroom experiences for students with autism and thrive within elementary grade settings. You’ll enjoy collaborating with dedicated staff and families to help all students achieve their greatest potential.

Key Qualifications:

• Current West Virginia teaching license
• Autism (AD) endorsement required
• Experience with K-5 and/or 3-5th grade students, ideally in special education
• Strong knowledge of best practices for instructing students with autism spectrum disorder
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Comfort with virtual interviews via Zoom

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver person-centered instruction to elementary-age students with autism
• Manage two primary caseloads (K-5 and 3-5 classrooms)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including related service providers and general educators
• Engage families in student progress meetings and IEP development
• Monitor and document student outcomes, adjusting interventions as needed
• Participate in ongoing professional development when available

As part of this contract role, you’ll have the chance to put your expertise to work shaping young minds while building valuable experience. Enjoy the structure of regular school hours (about 35 hours per week) within a supportive atmosphere.