Special Education Teacher - SSES

Special Education Teacher - SSES  School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Stone Spring Elementary, Harrisonburg, VA

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

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

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.

• Possesses or qualify 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.

• 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.
• Provides an appropriate learning environment.
• Models acceptable written and oral expressions.
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and the community.
• Provides appropriate feedback to students.
• 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…