Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia seeks a dedicated special education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. You will provide specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities under IEP goals, plan and deliver aligned curriculum, and assess progress.

The role requires Virginia teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and collaboration with staff, families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education.
• First Aid, CPR & AED certification.
• Experience in special education settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance on standards.
• Plans and delivers curriculum per IEP and assesses student progress.
• Consults with teachers, administrators and health specialists to determine eligibility and placement.
• Observes students in regular classrooms and coordinates with resources.
• Documents progress and communicates with parents; may perform home visits.
• Maintains classroom order and supervises students during non-class time.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Curriculum planning

IEP-based instruction

Collaboration

Family communication

Education

Virginia teaching license - Early Childhood Special Education

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description:

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.
Provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in each student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system; may require handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard based assessments.
• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum using district curriculum and individualized educational plan for students with learning disabilities. Assesses student’s learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.
• Consults with teachers, administrators and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress.
• Observes students in a regular classroom setting.
• Coordinates with other school and community resources in delivery of services.
• Documents and evaluates student progress and communicates progress with parents. May perform home visits.
• Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management. Supervises students during non-classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Report Preparation:

Reports are required as related to job assignment.

Equipment Operation:

Utilizes personal computer, presentation technology and general office equipment related to education.

Contacts:

Contacts with all levels of CCPS personnel and various outside agencies.

Decision Making:

Medium level of independent decision making.

Physical Demands:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting up to 25 pounds. Physical agility to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent movement throughout the school facilities is required. Occasional lifting of objects up to 40 pounds and moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary. May be required to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary.

Work Environment:

The employee regularly works in a school environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students. Demonstrated ability to identify students appropriate for special education programs; to develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student’s learning and level of developmental functioning. Demonstrated abilities in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning

Additional Job Requirements:

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement inEarly Childhood Special Education. Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification. Prior experience teaching career and technical education early childhood education is preferred.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$55,046.62 - $83,594.34

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

200

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.