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Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum; Secondary

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23501, USA
Listing for: Norfolk Public School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum (Secondary)

Special Education Teacher

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.33 Hours/Day; 200 Days/Year; 10 Months/Year

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field.
  • Eligible for or in possession of appropriate Virginia teacher licensure with endorsement in Special Education, Adaptive Curriculum K-12.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students and staff.
  • Commitment to collaboration with other educators in the building.
  • Knowledge of best practices.
  • Ability to modify practices based on student needs.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Commitment to inclusive practices.
  • Facilitates positive interactions between students and teachers, peers, and other adults.
Nature of Position
  • Develop, implement and monitor individualized education plans.
  • Adapt lesson(s) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students in the least restrictive environment.
  • Develop and support the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) process including necessary data collection.
  • Ensure compliance with and may administer state and district wide assessments including provision of student accommodations.
  • Provide instructional and/or behavioral intervention strategies to support students in the least restrictive environment.
  • Assess student's social and academic needs for the purpose of supporting students in the least restrictive environment.
  • Collaborate with school personnel, parents and agencies to develop and modify students programming to maximize student outcomes.
  • Manage student behavior utilizing effective and evidence-based approaches.
  • Work and support paraprofessionals supporting program classrooms.
  • Confer with student's IEP team (physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist and other special education teachers, specialists and staff) to fully implement the student's IEP.
  • Work includes data-based decision making, including gathering and interpreting data.
  • Provide a classroom environment that is organized and utilizes visual strategies to support students in becoming independent learners.
  • Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student progress and to interpret the school program.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development and professional growth activities.
Educational Stipend Details (Conditions Apply):

In addition to the base salary listed below, this position is eligible for an advanced degree stipend.

  • Master's Degree: $3,500/Year
  • Master's Degree + 30

    Hours:

    $5,400/Year
  • Doctoral Degree: $7,800/Year
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