Teacher - Special Education - Elementary

Montgomery County VA School District

Job Location:

Christiansburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 52832 - 85613

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Harding Avenue Elementary/Margaret Beeks Elementary

School Year 2025-2026

Do you have a passion for helping students Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a lead elementary special education teaching position available that will share responsibilities between Harding Avenue Elementary and Margaret Beeks Elementary.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Itinerant lead teacher for Special Education overseeing the department in each school building to ensure compliance with VDOE regulations regarding eligibility and IEPs. This person will collaborate with the administration to develop schedules for students with disabilities special education paraprofessionals and teachers.
Collaborate with central office staff administration and school staff to develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the most appropriate education for each student.
Review existing special education documentation and in-house files for compliance with VDOE regulations.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Hold or be eligible for a Virginia Teachers License with appropriate endorsement in area to which assigned
Possess knowledge of medical aspects of disabilities and their implications for instruction
Possess knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate special education students into the least restrictive environment
Have experience in curriculum development and effective lesson planning
Possess ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction
Have experience and expertise in using technology specifically Google Suite
Create and maintain an inclusive supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
Communicate effectively with strong written verbal presentation and interpersonal skills
Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families
Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
Demonstrate dependability punctuality and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold a Masters degree in Education

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: $52832.35 - $85613.64 with benefits commensurate with experience and pro-rated to start date

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073

Lead Special Education Teacher - Elementary Harding Avenue Elementary/Margaret Beeks ElementarySchool Year 2025-2026Do you have a passion for helping students Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a lead elementary special education teaching position a...