Middle School Special Education (Learning Disabled) Teacher 2627 SY

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seekingMiddle School Special Education Teachersfor the 2026-2027 school year!Our Teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching and/or training services to students in collaborative classrooms who have special needs (Learning Disabilities Speech Vision Hearing and other Health Impairments) whose educational needs are not met by a general education environment. Additionally this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues parents and stakeholders to support student success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides specialized instruction with specific educational planning for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• Works cooperatively with general and special area classroom teachers by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of their students and assists students with achievement of the curriculum.
• Develops implements and annually reviews student Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to federal state and local procedures.
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation in order to evaluate progress including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assists in screening evaluating and recommending placements of students for the divisions special education program.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.
• Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits.
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special needs students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.

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Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to obtain appropriate license (s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience as applicable

Preferred

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Licenses within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24000 Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary monthly PTO accrual robust healthcare benefit plans enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and employer paid Life Insurance.

To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools please visit our website at Terms:Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200 Day) 10.5-Month (210 Day) 11-Month (220 Day)-OR-12-Month (240 Day) contract at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per employees to Spotsylvania County will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.

Benefits Eligibility:Eligible

Together we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the#WeAreSpotsyteam.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

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Required Experience:

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