Teacher - Special Education

Accomack County School District; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accomack County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher - Special Education for the Accomac area in Virginia. The role focuses on designing and delivering adaptive instruction for special-needs students within an Exempt, 188-day framework.

The incumbent will develop and implement IEPs, monitor progress toward instructional goals, and collaborate with parents and staff to support student growth. A Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and Virginia licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with endorsement to teach special education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Implements the assigned program of study.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitors student progress toward achieving instructional objectives and goals outlined in IEPs.
• Maintains order in the classroom and, when applicable, on the playground.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Virginia Collegiate/Postgraduate License for special education

Job description

Accomack County Public Schools Central Office Accomack County Schools - Accomac, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Teacher - Special Education

Accomack County Public Schools Central Office Accomack County Schools - Accomac, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Accomack County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5946114

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher - Special Education

Contract Length:

188 days

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for special-needs students and for creating a classroom environment that develops competencies in academic, social, and motor skills.

Essential Duties

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Implements the assigned program of study.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitors student progress toward achieving instructional objectives and goals outlined in IEPs.
• Maintains and upgrades professional skills.
• Teaches rules of conduct.
• Maintains order in the classroom and, when applicable, on the playground.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school.
• Coordinates class field trips when applicable.Works cooperatively with the total staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a neat, safe environment and promotes positive interactions among students.
• Encourages self-direction and self-motivation as well as demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) being taught.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and the special education director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach special education.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Dependent on grade level and subject: May include instructional assistants, volunteers, and tutors

Supervision Received

Principal

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the principal or appropriate administrator. Accomack County Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Accomack County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, military status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, political affiliation, creed, marital status, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,188 to $78,237 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Office
• 23296 Courthouse Ave.
• P.O. Box 330
• Accomac, Virginia 23301
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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