Special Education Teacher A.R. Ware Elementary School (2026-27)

Staunton City Schools located in historic Staunton Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley is seeking highly qualified applicants for aSpecial Education Teacheropening at A.R. WareElementary School for the 2026-27 academic school year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university. Candidate mustpossess or be eligible to possess aprofessionallicenseissued by VDOE with an endorsement to teachspecial education.

200 Day (10-month) Contract beginninglate July 2026.

Salary Range: $54147 to $88139(based on 2026-27 Salary Scale).

Positions opened until filled.

POST OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check employment reference check and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

Full Benefits Package

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.

STAUNTON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

The special education teacher performs complex professional work providing teaching and/or training services to students in general or specialized instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects; motivates students to develop skills in assigned subject matters; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

The minimum performance expectations include but are not limited to the following functions/tasks:

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepared students to master grade level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative Regulations and procedures of Staunton City Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the divisions basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards; provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs.
• Serves as a liaison between classrooms and specialty groups.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students prepares report cards and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports checklists census forms and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources bathrooms buses cafeteria room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities which occur in school including PTA student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays bulletin boards and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary secondary and special education principles practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of school division rules regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students administration and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a Bachelors or Masters degree education. Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with the appropriate endorsement in special education. A Special Education General Curriculum K-12 endorsement preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms gyms cafeteria auditorium and recreational areas. While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hand and talk or hear; light lifting up to 40 pounds and other limited physical activities are required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Daily personal and close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required.

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The special education teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Staunton City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of professional staff personnel.

Approved by: Ex. Director of Student Services and Chief Human Resources Officer

Date: 2018

Required Experience:

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