Teacher, Special Education; Self Contained Intellectual Disabilities

Teacher, Special Education (Self‑Contained Intellectual Disabilities) — Loudoun County Public Schools

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, Chantilly, Virginia

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Starting Date:
  Aug 10, 2026
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Months/Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  10 months / 197 days / 7 hours
• Remote Work Eligible:
  No

• Continuously assess student achievement and maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.
• Plan and implement appropriate instructional and learning strategies and activities, determining the appropriate kind and level of materials, providing suitable learning experiences, managing allotted learning time to maximize student achievement, and utilizing a variety of instructional materials and available multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning.
• Manage the behavior of learners in an instructional setting to ensure a learning‑conducive environment, and assist in the management of student behavior in other areas of the school, center, school grounds, or work site.
• Coordinate instructional activities with other professional staff, both school‑based and non‑school‑based, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Participate in in‑service and professional development activities and staff meetings, as required or assigned.
• Communicate continually with students about instructional expectations to keep them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means.
• Collaborate with other professionals (guidance counselors, librarians, etc.) to carry out school‑wide instructional or related activities as needed.

• Holds a valid Virginia or out‑of‑state teaching license in Special Education.
• Is eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Special Education (must submit transcripts).
• Keen knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment of instructional specialties to which assigned.
• Knowledge of pre‑adolescent and adolescent growth and development.
• Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools curriculum related to assignments and School Division mission, goals, and organization; able to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Skill in the use of multi‑media and computer technology to enhance learning; able to plan and implement lessons based on Division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, administrators, and parents; strong oral and written communication skills; excellent human relations skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or student supplies; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

The employee frequently must stand, walk and occasionally run. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional travel on student field trips may be necessary. The employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.

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