Middle School Special Education; BSP Teacher - SY

Position: Middle School Special Education (BSP) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Middle School Special Education (BSP) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District – Fredericksburg, Virginia. This position is open for the  School Year.

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools (SCPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Virginia, serving over 24,000 students across 31 schools. SCPS values collaboration, innovation, and a student‑centered approach. As a Middle School Special Education Teacher, you will provide specialized instruction in a self‑contained classroom for students whose needs cannot be met in the general education environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides specialized instruction and specific educational planning for students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom.
• 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 to evaluate progress, including report cards and IEP progress reports.
• Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of students for the division’s 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.
• Complies with all special education procedures from the division‑wide Special Education Handbook and the Virginia State Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s 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:

• Current possession of a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional License within a specific endorsement area(s).
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system.

Special Requirements

• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with emotional disabilities should have been trained in MANDT methodology and receive additional training, as appropriate, annually.
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students on the Autism Spectrum should have knowledge in evidence‑based practices for instructing students with autism, including, but not limited to, Applied Behavior Analysis, alternative communication methods, modeling, and structured teacher supports (visual scheduling, physical structure, and teaching components).
• Special education teachers assigned to work with students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities should have training to include the following: tending to students’ personal hygiene, using specialized equipment, accessing augmentative communication equipment, following seizure protocol, implementing specialized feeding protocol, body positioning, tracheotomy care, and suctioning.

Working With Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SCPS offers a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and employer match, FMLA and Short‑Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer‑paid Life Insurance.

Employment Terms

Employment may be offered as a 10‑Month (200‑Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation is awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees. New employees will be compensated for up to 20 years of experience.

Benefits Eligibility

Eligible

Position Type

Contract

Salary

$53,200 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Chris Collier, Director of Secondary Staffing
• Human Resources
• Email: ccollier.va.us

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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.

Legal and EEO Statement

A workplace that values unique perspectives, fosters belonging, and ensures opportunities for all to thrive.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the SCPS team.

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