Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education

Chesterfield County Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 55,046 - 83,594; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide variety of employee benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a dedicated educator for the 2026-2027 school year, offering specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities. The role involves planning individualized educational plans and assessing student progress continuously.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $55,046.62 to $83,594.34, along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of instruction principles and methodologies for special education students.
• Ability to develop instructional goals and assess student learning.
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver individualized educational plans.
• Assess and document student progress.

Skills

Knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies

Decision making

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Virginia teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education

Job 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.

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 plans for students with learning disabilities.
• Assesses students’ 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, 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 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 in Early Childhood Special Education.
• Must maintain First Aid, CPR & AED certification.
• Prior experience teaching career and technical education early childhood education is preferred.

Compensation

$55,046.62 - $83,594.34

Hours

8 hours per day, 200 days per year.

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.