Teacher, Special Education (Cross Category)

Trailside Middle School; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailside Middle School in Ashburn, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, seeks a Teacher, Special Education (Cross Category) to deliver instruction and support students with disabilities. The role involves planning, assessment, and collaboration with a team to promote student success.

Under supervision of a principal, you will implement instructional programs, monitor progress, communicate with parents, and participate in professional development activities within LCPS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education.
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (transcripts required).
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty.
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of LCPS curriculum, goals and organization; apply current research to instruction.
• Skill in multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; plan lessons for diverse students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; strong oral/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and document progress for reports.
• Plan and implement instructional strategies and varied learning activities.
• Manage student behavior to maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Coordinate activities with other staff to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participate in in-service, professional development, and staff meetings.
• Communicate progress to students and parents regarding outcomes.
• Collaborate with counselors, librarians, and others for schoolwide initiatives.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Parent communication

Multi-media technology

Education

Teaching license - Special Education (Virginia or out-of-state)

Transcripts required for licensure

Job description

Teacher, Special Education (Cross Category)

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This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5936432
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Job Overview

Under general supervision of a principal and/or other designated administrator, plans and implements an instructional program and provides related educational services for students. Carries out a variety of student monitoring and controls activities; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, subject, skill or specialty oriented. Incumbents usually perform duties within a team or departmental setting, but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty. Some positions are assigned to science labs or industrial arts/technology or other education labs where greater than average monitoring is required in order to diminish the chance of accidental injury to students.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Continually assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and/or learning strategies and activities, including determination of appropriate kind and level of materials, provide appropriate learning experiences, manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure that the environment is conducive to the learning process, and assist and participate in management of student behavior in other parts of the school, center, school grounds, or work site
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and nonschool-based, as required, to maximize learning opportunities
• Participate in in-service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned
• Continually communicate with students on instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out schoolwide instructional or related activities as needed

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Virginia or out-of-state teaching license in Special Education
• Eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts)
• Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialty(ies) to which assigned;
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent and adolescent growth and development;
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs;
• Skill in the use of multi-media and computer technology to enhance learning; ability to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; skill in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or student supplies; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and occasionally to run. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel on student field trips may be necessary. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

Reports to:Principal

FLSA Status:Exempt

Months, Days, Hours:10 months,200 days, 7 hours

Salary Level:Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Union Designation: Certified

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• TMS-A, TMS-C, TMS-D, SS-SPED-I
• Email: [e-mail]