SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER

IMDiversity; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Public Schools in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Specialized Programs Teacher for Hylton High School. The role focuses on developing and implementing IEP-based instruction and coordinating with parents and IEP teams.

The successful candidate will use varied teaching strategies, manage behavior, and employ assistive technology to support students with disabilities, ensuring progress toward IEP goals and inclusive classroom practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree
• Hold a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; in lieu of complete endorsement, a conditional license may be granted if the teacher is working toward complete endorsement at a rate of a minimum of six semester hours per year.
• Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field work experience

Responsibilities

• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and plans curriculum.
• Serves as case manager for students with disabilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and adapts content to student needs.
• Collaborates with parents, staff and specialists on IEPs.
• Maintains records and reports progress on IEP goals.
• Uses assistive technology and specialized equipment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER

JOB STATUS: OPEN EFFECTIVE: 2026-27 POSTING NUMBER: 00060132 SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT: Hylton HS LOCATION: Woodbridge,VA POSITION TITLE: SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS TEACHER JOB SUMMARY: This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position develops, implements, and monitors the students’ Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP team members. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents that will fosters inclusive practices. Job Description DAYS: 195 FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time

Teacher, Special Education - Specialized Program

Job Code: 000658 Job Title: Teacher, Special Education - Specialized Program FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012 Reports To: Principal Calendar - Primary: M - 195 Inst

Mission Statement

• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary

This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position develops, implements, and monitors the students’ Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP team members. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents that will fosters inclusive practices.

Essential Responsibilities

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities - specific to this job

• Assumes the responsibilities of a special education teacher, including the responsibilities of a teacher as listed in the Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01-1, Certificated Personnel Responsibilities and Duties.
• Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements, and physical, behavioral, emotional, communicative, and academic levels of development, and serves as a case manager of students with disabilities.
• Serves and instructs students who have a variety of disabilities and require specialized instruction and who access general education curriculum or adapted curriculum across the continuum in all areas specified by the IEP.
• Serves students in Special Education - Specialized Programs in Prince William County Public Schools and may, at times, support the needs of students served in the Resource Model (Level 1) as needed and appropriate to each student.
• Serves as case manager of students with disabilities and collects/reports data and student progress on IEP goals.
• Utilizes models for teaching and support across the content and grade level continuum within a small group special education setting.
• Utilizes models for teaching and support across the continuum using delivery models such as consult, push-in, pull-out, small group, and co-teaching as per student IEPs.
• Leverages and coordinates available resources to support the specially designed instruction and accommodations required by students with disabilities.
• Ensures IEP data collection and quarterly reporting to families about each child’s progress on their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques, e.g., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students.
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction and student access as per IEPs.
• Utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment.
• Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities.
• Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
• Participates in the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
• Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determining eligibility for special education.
• Participates in staff, department, and special education committee meetings as required.
• Maintains a system of record-keeping and data collection following required procedures.
• Compiles and maintains the special education component of the Student Education Record.
• Completes Prince William County Public Schools’ 30-hour staff development requirement.
• Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job-related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
• Provides instructional services and teaches courses aligned with student needs and expected content/courses.
• Consults and collaborates with colleague teachers and specialists, regarding instructional and behavioral strategies as per student IEPs.
• Informs others who have a legitimate educational interest about needed accommodations and modifications required by the students’ IEPs.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or other volunteer(s).
• Performs other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Knowledge of and adhere to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.

Education or Equivalency Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Master's Degree

Work Experience Requirements

Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field

Certification and License Requirements

State

• Hold a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; in lieu of complete endorsement, a conditional license may be granted if the teacher is working toward complete endorsement at a rate of a minimum of six semester hours per year.

Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements

The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type

INDOOR/OUTDOOR: Work is performed in a standard indoor and outdoor environment. Essential functions are or may be performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather or building conditions and uneven terrain.