Special Ed - Level 1; General Curriculum Teacher

Position Title

SPECIAL ED - LEVEL 1 (GENERAL CURRICULUM TEACHER) – 195 DAY

Gainesville, VA

This position develops and implements effective instructional practices based on students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), monitors its progress, and promotes a collaborative relationship with school staff and parents to foster inclusive practices.

• Assumes the responsibilities of a special‑education teacher as outlined in Prince William County Public Schools Regulation 561.01‑1.
• Develops IEPs, plans curriculum, constructs individualized lesson plans, and prepares instructional materials aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and students’ learning styles.
• Serves as manager of students with disabilities and instructs them in a variety of settings to access the general education curriculum across the continuum.
• Utilizes teaching and support models (consult, push‑in, pull‑out, small group, co‑teaching) in accordance with student IEPs.
• Participates in school‑based Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to plan instruction and accommodations, ensuring grade‑level access and providing Tier 2/3 interventions when needed.
• Coordinates resources to support specially designed instruction and accommodations.
• Collects IEP data and provides quarterly progress reports to families.
• Implements diverse teaching strategies (hands‑on, student interaction, lecture, group work) and integrates technology into instruction.
• Employs assistive technology and specialized equipment.
• Motivates students, reinforces learning, monitors functioning levels, and provides continuous feedback.
• Designs behavior‑management plans using positive behavioral supports and participates in Behavioral Intervention Plans.
• Administers, interprets, and reports standardized test results for eligibility and progress.
• Participates in staff, department, and special‑education committee meetings as required.
• Maintains required record‑keeping systems and the special‑education component of Student Education Records.
• Completes a 30‑hour staff‑development requirement and attends additional professional development activities.
• Provides services or teaches courses in both general and special education settings as dictated by student IEPs (e.g., reading, math, life and social skills).
• Collaborates with general‑education teachers during co‑teaching models to ensure accommodations, curriculum coordination, and student progress.
• Consults with general‑education teachers on instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Notifies general‑education teachers of required accommodations and modifications.
• Plans and supervises assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Performs other duties assigned by the school.

• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains cooperative relationships.
• Communicates effectively.
• Interacts with a diverse student and employee population.
• Reports to work regularly and punctually.
• Performs all delegated or required work related to the school program.
• Uses relevant technology.
• Participates in the annual professional‑growth planning process.
• Maintains high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.

Certification

• Virginia teaching certificate with endorsements in the area of disability served; conditional license may be granted while working toward complete endorsement (minimum six semester hours per year).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing education of students with disabilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work is performed in a standard indoor and outdoor environment. Essential functions may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions, including unpleasant weather, building conditions, and uneven terrain.