SPED Teacher (2025-2026)

Pittsylvania County Schools; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsylvania County Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to design and implement individualized instruction for students with diverse needs. Candidates must hold proper state certification and will report to the principal or supervisor.

This exempt, 200-day position emphasizes curriculum development, assessment, collaboration with teachers, and compliance with district policies to support student progress and success.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper state certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum review and design.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies aligned with lesson objectives.
• Diagnose and evaluate student abilities and progress in a timely manner.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Plan a program of study to meet individual student needs.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Refer students for additional services as provided by the District.
• Effectively implement district initiatives.
• Collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

Job description

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Special EducationTeacher

FLSA: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:200 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Participate in curriculum review and design.

2. Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.

3. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.

4. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.

5. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

6. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

7. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

8. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).

9. Effectively implement district initiatives.

10. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)

PLEASE NOTE:

• Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.