Teacher - Exceptional Education - Elementary

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Teacher - Exceptional Education - Elementary 2026-27 School Year

Glen Allen, VA, US

HCPS - Randolph Education Center

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA.

We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north; and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Our Mission:
Henrico County Public Schools, through engagement with our families and community, equips students with the knowledge and skills to be ready for life and a successful future.

Since the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools designated select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as Opportunity Schools through the HCPS Career Ladder. The new pathway within the Career Ladder assigns schools, selected by HCPS, additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning. Licensed instructional staff can also earn a compensation supplement. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a public separate special education program. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.

Classes taught may be single or multi‑grade level, subject, skill or specialty oriented. Works within a team or departmental setting but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty.

• Communicates consistently with parents, general education teachers, administrators, support personnel, and related service providers
• Manages classroom instruction and behavior, taking into account individual student level of academic ability and behavioral/emotional needs
• Develops and implements IEP (Individualized Education Program) that meets the student's educational needs, works with the educational team and parents to complete the IEP process
• Monitors behavior and provides positive behavior supports
• Collects and analyzes data to inform educational decision making
• Maintains accurate documentation of student progress
• Maintains a structured, routine‑driven environment
• Uses visual supports in the classroom
• Provides work direction and supervision to assigned instructional assistants
• Provides a language‑rich environment
• Collaborates with general education teachers and related service providers
• Creates lesson plans that are differentiated for individual student needs
• Coordinates student participation in state and district assessments as determined by the IEP
• Assists in the development of FBA and BIP and implements BIP
• Assists students with learning personal hygiene
• Implements best practices and research‑based interventions related to students with ASD
• Attends faculty and other required meetings
• Participates in ongoing professional development to remain abreast of current trends and best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence‑based teaching practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual schedules, antecedent‑based intervention, etc.). Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Demonstrates…