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Special Education Teacher - SMES

Job in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, 22802, USA
Listing for: Anova Education
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Education Teacher - SMES (2026-2027 School Year)

HARRISONBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:
Special Education Teacher

Reports to:

Principal

Contract:

200 Days
Salary Scale:
Teacher Salary Scale
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Revised: 9/2010, 3/2021, 05/2021, 4/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develops and implements an instructional program that will effectively provide identified special education students with a program that will enable them to achieve their fullest potential.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possesses or qualifies for a Virginia Collegiate Professional license with specific endorsement in the area to which assigned – hold or eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional license with a Special Education – General Curriculum K-12 endorsement.
  • Possesses outstanding knowledge and skill in the assigned instructional area and demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional strategies and skills related to scientifically-based research and its implementation.
  • Experience working with diverse learning needs and with children that may benefit from alternative learning models is preferred.
  • Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks.
  • Capability to nurture and build strong relationships with students.
  • Ability to build relationships with families to ensure student success.
  • Belief that children can make a significant contribution to the school, community, and the world.
  • Ability to improvise and work through uncertainties while assuming positive intent.
  • Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar, and spoken language.
  • Effectively demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions.
  • Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Familiarity with equity and inclusion frameworks. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Respects the worth, dignity and individual differences of others.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of a variety of office/instructional equipment and technology with experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and email.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and the community.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Establishes and implements daily written lesson plans.
  • Evaluates student learning and revises instruction accordingly.
  • Structures teaching to encourage independent thinking by students.
  • Effectively prepares/uses instructional materials and technology resources.
  • Maintains appropriate expectations for all students.
  • Differentiates instruction.
  • Maintains appropriate student classroom behavior.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the subject/grade.
  • Demonstrates resourcefulness and flexibility.
  • Displays enthusiasm for teaching.
  • Utilizes strategies to meet class objectives, student needs and abilities.
  • Effectively motivates students.
  • Manages Instructional time wisely.
  • Safety and Learning Environment:
    • Provides an appropriate learning environment.
    • Models acceptable written and oral expressions
    • Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
    • Provides appropriate feedback to students
  • Professionalism and Community Relations:
    • Uses measures of student learning to improve instruction.
    • Models professional, moral and ethical standards and personal integrity.
    • Participates in meaningful and continuous process of professional development.
    • Works in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, staff, parents and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
    • Provides services to the professional, the school division and/or the community.
    • Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality.
    • Submits required reports on time and meets other deadlines.
    • Maintains accurate records
    • Follows proper channels of communication
    • Appropriately maintains confidentiality
  • Is familiar with and abides by School Board policies, regulations and school procedures
  • Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for special education students.
  • Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants for the division's special education program.
  • Assists in developing short- and long-range goals for the student's individualized education program (IEP).
  • Provides a basic core program for identified special education students.
  • Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in regular classes by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students and to assist students with regular class assignments.
  • Tutors, with specific educational planning, those students whose need for additional help cannot be met within the regular classroom.
  • Maintains ongoing records of student performance in order to evaluate progress.
  • Conducts an annual review and update short-term…
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