Teacher - Special Education

Buchanan Elementary School; Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Botetourt County Public Schools seeks a Special Education teacher for Buchanan Elementary School in Buchanan, Virginia. The role reports to the principal and aims to provide learning experiences that support student growth across cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in education and eligibility for a Virginia teaching license, with responsibilities including planning, supervising assistants, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BCPS curriculum and instructional techniques.
• Ability to integrate technology into curriculum.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that engages students and helps them master objectives.
• Provide an instructional program meeting diverse student needs.
• Prepare and share lesson plans aligned to division criteria.
• Maintain accurate records and follow BCPS policies.

Skills

Multi-perspective instruction

Technology integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Teaching license eligibility (VA)

Job description

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Teacher - Special Education

This job is also posted in Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5968130

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Descriptions

www.bcps.k12.va.us

JOB CLASS: Teacher 10/200

GROUP: Certificated

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GRADE: 200

SALARY RANGE: $46,870 to $73,145

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of the school principal, plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provide an atmosphere and an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervise students in a variety of school related settings. Monitor and evaluate student outcomes. Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community. Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices. Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Create a classroom environment that provides for students active engagement in the learning process and enables each student to master learning objectives.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students.
• Prepare and make available lesson plans meet by division criteria.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to the students
• Establish learning objectives consistent with identified student needs, requirements of BCPS curriculum framework and knowledge of human growth and development.
• Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, BCPS policy and administrative regulations.
• Assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct for the classroom.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Establish relationships recognizing and respecting every individual.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate and share responsibility for the total school program, be a team player.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Show professionalism.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of BCPS curriculum and techniques for integrating curriculum, BCPS policies and effective instructional practices; through understanding of the teaching and learning process; ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education; ability to infuse technology into curriculum; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school based staff, students, parents and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. Must have or be eligible for a teaching license from the Virginia Department of Education.

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: None

Last Update: August 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,870 to $73,145 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required