Special Education Teacher: Shelburne Middle School

Special Education Teacher:
Shelburne Middle School (2026-27)

Staunton City & Schools Shelburne Middle School - Staunton, Virginia

Job posted on May 22, 2026 (UTC). Final date to receive applications June 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time). Starting date July 30, 2026.

• Job
• Posted:
  May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  July 30, 2026
• Contract:
  
  200 Day (10-month) beginning late July 2026
• Salary Range: $54,147 to $88,139 (based on 2026-27 Salary Scale)
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Job Categories:
  Special Education >
  General Special Education;
  Special Education >
  Learning Disabled;
  Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities;
  Special Education >
  Multiple Disabilities

Staunton City Schools, located in historic Staunton, Virginia, is seeking highly qualified applicants for a Special Education Teacher opening at Shelburne Middle School for the 2026-27 academic year.

Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited college or university. Must possess or be eligible to possess a professional license issued by VDOE with endorsement to teach special education in the general curriculum.

Post Offer of Employment Requirements: Successful completion of a background check, employment reference check, and receipt of the Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.

Full Benefits Package.

Staunton City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Position Description

• Job Title: Special Education Teacher
• Location: Shelburne Middle School
• Immediate Supervisor: Principal
• Grade/Rank: TB 10/11, TM10/11
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Summary: The special education teacher performs complex professional work, providing teaching and/or training services to students in general or specialized instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects; motivates students to develop skills in assigned subject matters; performs related work as required.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

• Instructs students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and prepares them to master grade‑level standards.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic subject matter specified in state law, and administrative regulations and procedures of Staunton City Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the division’s instructional philosophy and congruent with SOL standards; provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction and actively engage students.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere by providing positive reinforcement of acceptable behaviors and modifying unacceptable behaviors.
• Develops and implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Monitors student progress toward achieving instructional objectives and goals on IEPs.
• Serves as a liaison between classrooms and specialty groups.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and maintains records including attendance reports, checklists, census forms and other record‑keeping activities as necessary.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities that occur in school, including PTA, student clubs and after‑school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or…