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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$69,458 / year median in Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:
Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:
Ref_184458Country:
United States State:
Virginia•VA City:
Woodbridge Zip Code:
20112 SPECIALIZEDPROGRAMS TEACHER JOB STATUS
OPENEFFECTIVE
2026-27POSTING NUMBER:
00060132SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:
HyltonHS LOCATION
Woodbridge,VAPOSITION TITLE
SPECIALIZEDPROGRAMS TEACHER JOB SUMMARY
This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students� Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This position develops, implements, and monitors the students� Individualized Education Programs in collaboration with parents and other IEP team members. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents that will fosters inclusive practices.Job Description DAYS:
195 FULLTIME/PART TIME
Full Time Teacher, Special Education•Specialized Program Job Code:
000658Job Title:
Teacher, Special Education•Specialized Program FLSA Status:
Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00012Reports To:
Principal CalendarPrimary:
M- 195 Inst Mission Statement
- We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
- We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
- We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.
PWCS requires that each employee:
works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities- specific to this job
- Assumes the responsibilities of a special education teacher, including the responsibilities of a teacher as listed in the Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01-1, Certificated Personnel Responsibilities and Duties.
- Develops Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), plans curriculum, develops individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned students, considering the Virginia Standards of Learning, local requirements, and physical, behavioral, emotional, communicative, and academic levels of development, and serves as a case manager of students with disabilities.
- Serves and instructs students who have a variety of disabilities and require specialized instruction and who access general education curriculum or adapted curriculum across the continuum in all areas specified by the IEP.
- Serves students in Special Education
- Specialized Programs in Prince William County Public Schools and may, at times, support the needs of students served in the Resource Model (Level 1) as needed and appropriate to each student.
- Serves as case manager of students with disabilities and collects/reports data and student progress on IEP goals.
- Utilizes models for teaching and support across the content and grade level continuum within a small group special education setting.
- Utilizes models for teaching and support across the continuum using delivery models such as consult, push-in, pull-out, small group, and co-teaching as per student IEPs.
- Leverages and coordinates available resources to support the specially designed instruction and accommodations required by students with disabilities.
- Ensures IEP data collection and quarterly reporting to families about each child's progress on their IEP goals.
- Develops and implements a variety of effective teaching strategies and techniques, e.g., hands-on, student interaction, lecture, group work, etc., to present instructional content to the students.
- Plans, integrates, and utilizes technology for classroom instruction and student access as per IEPs.
- Utilizes assistive technology and specialized equipment.
- Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities.
- Develops and implements a plan for managing classroom behaviors in accordance with the IEP using a variety of positive behavioral supports.
- Participates in the development and implementation of behavioral intervention plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process.
- Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for purposes of evaluating educational progress and determining eligibility for special education.
- Participates in staff, department, and special education committee meetings as required.
- Maintains a system of record-keeping and data collection following required procedures.
- Compiles and maintains the special education component of the Student Education Record.
- Completes Prince William County Public Schools' 30-hour staff development requirement.
- Participates in specialized staff development activities to improve job-related skills and apply best practices in working with students with disabilities.
- Provides instructional services and teaches courses aligned with student needs and expected content/courses.
- Consults and collaborates with colleague teachers and specialists, regarding instructional and behavioral strategies as per student IEPs.
- Informs others who have a legitimate educational interest about needed accommodations and modifications required by the students' IEPs.
- Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistant(s) and/or other volunteer(s).
- Performs other duties assigned. Other Job Responsibilities Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
- Knowledge of and adhere to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.