Teacher - Special Education - General Curriculum

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Teacher's retirement system

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A public educational institution in Texas is seeking a special education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves providing specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities, ensuring compliance with individualized educational plans. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license and have at least a baccalaureate degree. Strong communication and instructional skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Eligibility for a Virginia teaching license with an exceptional education endorsement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with learning disabilities.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction based on IEPs.
• Collaborate with faculty and communicate with parents.

Skills

Instructional methodology

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Overview

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Description

Provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize their learning in the school environment. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools and as indicated in each student\'s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system; may require handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum content to students.
• Plans, teaches and assesses writing.
• Assesses students\' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.
• Supervises students in non-classroom time (before school, after school, student activities, fire drills).
• Collaborates with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction to students.
• Communicates regularly with parents. Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations and guidelines related to public schools.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as established by School Board Policy.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Requires knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction as well as general knowledge of academic curriculum for assigned classes. Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students\' learning. Demonstrated ability to communicate with others effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in applicable exceptional education area.

In addition to the on-line application, teacher applicants who are not current CCPS employees are required to submit:

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 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. Applicants without direct classroom teaching experience should submit (2) references from the current employer, including one supervisory reference.

Copy of Teaching license

Attachments must be uploaded to each application for which you apply; they do not merge from applications you have already submitted to your new application.

Additional Job Requirements

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

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

Compensation

$0.00 - $0.00

Hours Per Day

0

Days Per Year

0

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.

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.