Special Education Teacher: Multiple Disabilities & Inclusion

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 711,000 - 816,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a licensed teacher to design and deliver standards-aligned instruction across grade levels and subjects, employing diverse methods to engage students and support critical thinking. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, equity, and collaboration with families and communities.

The teacher will use formative and summative assessments, adapt materials for diverse learners, and contribute to professional growth while maintaining clear records and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
• Holds or is eligible to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
• May be required to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to support school programs.
• Knowledge of subject content, FCPS curriculum and policies, VDOE Standards of Learning, current educational trends, and effective instructional practices.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the teaching/learning process across grade levels and diverse programs.
• Skill in integrating technology and digital tools into instruction to enhance learning and engagement.
• Skill in classroom management and creating a safe, respectful, equitable, and student-centered learning environment.
• Skill in clear, effective oral and written communication for instruction, collaboration, and reporting.
• Ability to design and deliver instruction that reflects multiple perspectives, multicultural education, and differentiated strategies for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and English learners.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate standards-aligned lessons and long-range learning plans using formative and summative assessment data.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and the community.
• Ability to participate in professional growth, apply new knowledge to practice, and contribute to school initiatives or committees.
• Ability to manage flexible schedules, prioritize tasks, and adapt instruction to meet academic, social, and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) standards, division goals, and the approved curriculum across grade levels and subject areas, including academic, elective, and specialized programs.
• Prepares and implements lesson plans that use a range of instructional methods such as direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and project-based activities to engage students and promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Adapts instruction and materials to address diverse learning needs, interests, and readiness levels, ensuring accessibility and challenge for students with disabilities, English learners, and those needing enrichment or intervention.
• Uses formative and summative assessments to measure learning, monitor progress, and guide instructional decisions, incorporating specialized assessments such as language proficiency measures or progress monitoring for individualized education programs when required.
• Selects and integrates instructional materials, technology, and resources that enrich student learning experiences while ensuring the safe use and maintenance of equipment, laboratories, and performance spaces when applicable.
• Establishes and maintains clear classroom routines, expectations, and procedures that foster a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment while nurturing students' social-emotional growth and smooth transitions between activities or subjects.
• Promotes cultural awareness, inclusion, and respect for diversity by affirming and valuing differences in language, culture, race, gender, and ability to ensure an equitable learning experience for all students.
• Collaborates with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to design instruction, analyze student performance data, and coordinate academic and behavioral supports through interdisciplinary teams, advisory programs, and professional learning communities.
• Maintains effective communication with students, families, and community members to support learning and well-being, providing reasonable availability beyond the instructional day when required.
• Contributes to and implements Individualized Education Programs, Behavior Intervention Plans, and English learner supports in collaboration with service providers, instructional assistants, and other specialized staff to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of student performance, attendance, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local policies.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional practices, applies new learning, and engages in professional development and reflective practice to enhance competence, maintain certifications, and support continuous improvement.
• Engages students in opportunities for career readiness, college preparation, and community involvement such as internships, performances, exhibitions, and extracurricular activities that extend and deepen learning beyond the classroom.
• Performs related duties as assigned in support of school and division goals.

Skills

Content knowledge

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Data analysis

Collaboration

Assessment literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

VDOE licensure/endorsement

Job description

Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a licensed teacher to design and deliver standards-aligned instruction across grade levels and subjects, employing diverse methods to engage students and support critical thinking. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, equity, and collaboration with families and communities.

The teacher will use formative and summative assessments, adapt materials for diverse learners, and contribute to professional growth while maintaining clear records and