Teacher - Special Education - Day Program

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Allenstown (NH); On-site; USD 60,207 - 91,431; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variety of employee benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A public school institution in New Hampshire seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in the Autism Day Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include planning individualized instruction, assessing student progress, and collaborating with other educators to ensure effective support for students with autism. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and seek Virginia teaching licensure with special education endorsement. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience preferred in teaching special education.
• Must be adept at IEP development and instructional planning.
• Knowledge of autism characteristics and teaching methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers instruction aligned with IEPs.
• Assesses and documents student progress regularly.
• Consults with educators and specialists on student placement.

Skills

Instructional strategies for special education

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Communication strategies for autism

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license

Tools

Teachtown software

Job description

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this 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 regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, manipulate or handle controls, objects and or other materials; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. May be required to use verbal, non‑verbal and physical crisis prevention/intervention. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene issues.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

General Description

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. The Autism Day Program is designed for students who need more intensive autism supports and services than provided by their home school or catchment autism program. Students may have communication and behavioral deficits requiring intensive strategies to improve overall progress. Teachers will be trained in the STAR method, an Applied Behavioral Analysis program utilizing discrete trial, pivotal response and picture exchange communication methods. Each classroom uses Teachtown, a computer program addressing academic needs. Must be adept in organizing and implementing the STAR strategies and other best practices for students with autism in a center‑based approach.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
• Completes required training as well as performs other best practices in providing consistency through autism classrooms in the school division.
• Applies knowledge of curriculum and specialized instructional strategies to improve student performance with regard to standard‑based assessments.
• Performs instruction in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations.
• Assesses student's learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs.
• Consults with teachers, administrators, related services providers and instructional/health specialists to determine individual student eligibility and classroom placement and to evaluate student progress.
• Documents and evaluates student progress. Communicates progress frequently, thoroughly and effectively with parents multiple channels as needed.
• Provides supervision and work direction to instructional assistants.
• Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students during non‑classroom time (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
• Writes effective, instructionally sound standards‑based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) attuned to the individual needs of students with autism in compliance with division procedures and VDOE regulations.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Working knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students and specific to students with autism and behavioral, social and communication strategies for individuals with autism. Demonstrated ability to identify students appropriate for special education programs; develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning; develop IEPs through online systems and to generate and access data through online sources and the student record. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. Requires handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others. Requires knowledge of the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome and high functioning autism and be familiar with Applied Behavioral Analysis utilizing discrete trial, pivotal response, functional routines and picture exchange communication methods.

Education & Experience

Requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Eligibility for Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license, with an endorsement in Special Education. Experience teaching special education students is preferred.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.

Application Requirements

Transcripts

Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

References

• Applicants must submit two (2) references as a part of their application package.
• Applicants with zero years of teaching experience should submit references from their cooperating teacher and university supervisor.
• Applicants with recent teaching experience must provide references from principals and/or superintendents from all contracted teaching experiences within the past three (3) years.
• If experience is not within the past three (3) years, references from the last contracted work experience should be provided.

Additional Job Requirements

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

Compensation

$60,207.25 - $91,431.31

Hours Per Day

8.75

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.

EEO Statement

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.