Special Education Teacher: Intellectual Disabilities

Virginia Beach Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan and provide customized instruction for students with disabilities, aligning with the general curriculum with needed supports.

The role emphasizes developing IEPs, collaborating with parents and professionals, and implementing inclusive teaching strategies across multiple educational settings. Requires Virginia license eligibility and a bachelor's in special education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an approved program for special education - general curriculum or equivalent.
• 27 semester hours in the education of students with disabilities in the assigned area.
• Eligible or possess a valid Collegiate Professional License from the State of Virginia.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies to improve development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and determine priorities for their children's IEPs.

Skills

IEP development

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education (general curriculum)

Job description

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to plan and provide customized instruction for students with disabilities, aligning with the general curriculum with needed supports.

The role emphasizes developing IEPs, collaborating with parents and professionals, and implementing inclusive teaching strategies across multiple educational settings. Requires Virginia license eligibility and a bachelor's in special education.