SY 25-26 Special Education Teacher

Lynchburg City Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turning Point Academy, located inside the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve at-risk students across academic levels. You will implement individualized instruction, collaborate with a professional team, and engage families to support students’ educational goals.

The role requires eligibility for a K-12 special education endorsement and experience or interest in alternative educational settings within Lynchburg City Schools.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid collegiate or postgraduate professional license with the appropriate endorsement in special education for K-12.
• Experience with at-promise youth or alternative settings preferred but not required.
• Three years of teaching experience as a Special Educator preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with at-risk students at varying levels to provide educational services comparable to public schools.
• Use special education strategies to develop sensory, language, cognitive, and memory skills.
• Modify the general curriculum for students with disabilities using various instructional techniques.
• Meet with parents to discuss progress and set priorities for IEPs and 504 plans.
• Collaborate with parents, staff and professionals to develop IEPs and related plans.

Skills

Content knowledge

Teaching skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Special education license (K-12)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

SY25-26Special Education Teacher

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Special Education Teacher

Department: Turning Point Academy

Salary Grade: 11 mo. Teacher Pay Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

Site/Location: Turning Point Academy (Located inside the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center)

Reports to: Program Principal

Date: 05/19/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

• 1. Works with at-risk students at various academic/achievement levels to provide educational services which are comparable to those in public school
• 2. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• 3. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• 4. Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• 5. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, hold SBT meetings, and eligibility meetings (all as needed) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• 6. Maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning in a secure, restrictive setting.
• 7. Establishes high expectations for students by employing a variety of instructional strategies and media.
• 8. Performs duties as a team member on an interdisciplinary team in a professional and ethical manner.
• 9. Maintains a positive school climate by cooperating with other staff in planning the instructional program, goals and objectives.
• 10. Utilizes the team approach by working closely with the other teachers, detention home staff and administration.
• 11. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, division policy and regulations.
• 12. Complies with and enforces school rules, state and federal guidelines.
• 13. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other professional meetings.
• 14. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• 15. Performs other school duties and assignments as appointed.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must hold a valid collegiate or postgraduate professional license or be eligible for a provisional license with the appropriate endorsement of special education endorsement in general curriculum K-12.

• Experience working with at-promise youth or an alternative educational setting preferred, but not required
• Three years of teaching experience in the role of Special Educator preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Specific content area knowledge and expertise of subject matter

• Possess strong teaching, interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills

• Take responsibility and be independent in accomplishing all instructional and administrative objectives

• Possess the ability to work in a flexible school environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibilities are assigned to this position at this time beyond classroom management of
  students during the school day.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position may require travel for SOP events and professional development opportunities. If selected for the
  position, the program administrator will review travel policies and expectations. Travel is usually a single-day trip
  with a few exceptions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Turning Point Academy is located inside of the local juvenile detention center facility. Working in the building, you must adhere to both Lynchburg City Schools and City of Lynchburg safety and security guidelines.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. Lynchburg City Schools and State Operated Programs reserve the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Job Details

Job Status: OPEN

Salary: Please refer to the LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.

DAYS: 220 Days - 11 months

START DATE: 2025-2026