Teacher - Special Education Chair

Teacher - Special Education Chair - 11 month

Location: Stafford County Public Schools, Moncur Elementary, Stafford, Virginia

Job : 4618728
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: May 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Title: Department Chair, Special Education (Teacher)

Department: School-Based

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

Work Calendar: Licensed 11 Month (220 Day) Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

General

Purpose:

Provide direct oversight of special education, Section 504, and Student Education Committee responsibilities for the school, collaborating with general and special education personnel to implement programming for all students.

• Consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders regarding special education needs of students.
• Maintain and manage all special education, Section 504, and SEC processes for the entire building, including meeting schedules and documentation files for individual students.
• Collaborate with Departments of Special Education and Student Services for special scenarios and circumstances to ensure appropriate services.
• Serve as the administrative designee in Individual Education Plan (IEP), Section 504, SEC, and eligibility meetings.
• Participate in Response-to-Intervention (RTI) teams, Eligibility Committee, and IEP teams to aid in the development and revision of plans for students.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and documentation to comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in providing professional learning and resources for school personnel to build understanding of differentiation of instruction and student needs.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate to the position.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers in close harmony.
• Comply with all district and school policies and regulations, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required; a degree in special education or significant coursework in services for students with special needs strongly preferred.
• Valid professional license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in special education, or eligibility for such a license required.
• Three or more years of experience teaching students with special needs required; experience with individually administered educational assessments strongly preferred.

• Knowledge:
  • Relevant laws and regulations for special education and Section 504.
  • Research and practices in student diversity in development and learning.
  • SCPS curriculum and instruction programs.
  • Appropriate academic and behavioral interventions for students with and without disabilities at the assigned grade levels.
• Skills:
  • Student performance data analysis.
  • Administration and interpretation of individual educational assessments.
• Abilities:
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse audiences.
  • Present information to administrators, staff, and families.
  • Demonstrate problem‑solving skills and data‑driven decision making.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
  • Organize and perform work independently.
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting all deadlines.
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work.

• Work environment is primarily inside; moderate noise and controlled temperatures; occasional exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements is rare.
• Physical exertion required up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Essential functions include prolonged standing, sitting, repetitive hand and wrist movements, lifting, identifying colors, communicating verbally and in writing, and making logical decisions.

Reasonable accommodations shall be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions herein described.

Full‑Time

$55,660 to $126,957 per year

Special Education >
General Special Education

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Terri Rivero
• 31 Stafford Ave, Stafford, Virginia 22554
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