Special Education Program Advisor

Special Education Program Advisor

Job

• Position Type:
  Other Licensed Staff / Special Education Program Advisor
• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Bethel High School

Locations:
Bethel High School

Employment Period: 11 months

Employment Status:
Full-time

Pay Grade: 11‑month Teacher Scale

Start Date:

July 22, 2026

• Provides on‑site support and technical assistance to special education roster teachers, case managers, and administrators under the direction of the building principal or designee.
• Articulates how special education policies and procedures apply to eligibility, development, and implementation of the IEP, data collection (including progress monitoring and IEP progress reporting), and application of specially designed instruction in the school setting.
• Works collaboratively with special education coordinators and administrators to support special education teacher professional growth and skill development.
• Works collaboratively with school administrators assigned to Special Education to support special and general education teachers and students with disabilities.
• Organizes and facilitates regularly scheduled individual roster teacher/case manager meetings to review student caseloads, assess student progress, and identify areas of concern requiring further action.
• May serve as a Division Representative (LEA) in IEP‑related meetings as appropriate, but does not replace the administrator who may be needed in such meetings.
• Attends all special education Program Advisor training activities, CLT meetings with the special education teachers from assigned school(s), and quarterly Division‑wide IL meetings.
• Participates in planning of special education CLT training activities that promote effective case‑management practices and support compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical and practical assistance with preparation for IEP‑related meetings, which may include meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and creative problem‑solving within the IEP process, as well as follow‑up tasks after meetings.
• Serves as liaison with the special education department and other departments and work groups.
• Maintains a high level of expertise concerning effective instructional and management practices for all specialized programs located in assigned school(s).
• Demonstrates professional and ethical behaviors across all school or division settings/activities; demonstrates effective leadership practices.

• Teaching license with a special education endorsement.
• At least three years of current documented successful teaching experience as a special education teacher.
• Clear understanding of federal and state regulations under IDEA.
• Skilled in application of VDOE and HCS policies and procedures to individual student disability situations and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in working with various groups of people, including instructional staff, school administrators, parents/families, and students with disabilities.
• Skilled in working with adult learners.
• Strong meeting and project facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and proven ability to complete projects on time.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Technologically proficient.

• Resume
• Feedback from at least two references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability or other protected class. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; . Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.