Special Education Adaptive Curriculum Teacher

Special Education Adaptive Curriculum Teacher Job Details

Job : 5725292

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

POSITION TITLE:

2650 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK:
Performs difficult professional work preparing and providing training and instruction to children with disabilities, individually and in groups; motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the School Principal and Coordinator of Special Education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light work requiring up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly; some medium work requiring up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly; involving stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, feeling and repetitive motions; vocal, hearing, and visual acuity requirements as specified.

• Teaching students with disabilities; motivating students to achieve maximum potential.
• Assesses and evaluates needs of students;
• Develops individualized educational programs and lesson plans;
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences based on needs and abilities of students;
• Provides instruction in individual or group sessions;
• Formulates and implements functional behavior assessment and behavior assessment plans;
• Participates in child study meetings;
• Evaluates students' progress, maintains appropriate records, prepares progress reports;
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials;
• Establishes a class environment favorable to learning;
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures;
• Adopts teaching materials and methods to match the learning style of each student;
• Integrates subject area content with technology;
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials;
• Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area; thorough knowledge of effective teaching methodologies for students with disabilities; thorough knowledge of school division rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to foster effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues; ability to operate a personal computer.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in an acceptable field.

Eligible for a Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement.

Exempt

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 to $93,446 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
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