Special Education; Health​/PE Teacher - SY

Special Education (Health/PE) Teacher - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District COURTHOUSE ACADEMY - Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Choosing SCPS means joining a highly collaborative team of professionals who inspire, challenge and support one another to be their very best everyday. As a team member, you become part of something much bigger—your success directly influences our student's success. Here, you make a difference.

Our teachers develop and implement instructional programs that effectively provide the best possible education for each and every student. This role provides teaching and/or training services in self-contained classrooms to students participating in a special needs public separate special education program for students with emotional disabilities. Additionally, this role will leverage strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

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• Provides specialized instruction, with specific educational planning, for those students whose needs cannot be met within the general classroom for PE and Social Applications curriculum
• Works cooperatively with general and special education teachers by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of their students, and assists students with achievement of the curriculum; assesses students who are referred to determine if they qualify for the adapted physical education services
• Consults with General Education PE teacher to provide modifications and accommodations for students who may require alternative instruction
• Develops and instructs an appropriate and innovative Health/PE curriculum
• Designs programs to meet individual student needs as specified on the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills and sports and games achievement
• Develops, implements, and annually reviews student Individualized Education Programs (IEP) according to federal, state and local procedures
• Maintains ongoing records of student performance and IEP implementation in order to evaluate progress including report cards and IEP progress reports
• Evaluates and monitors student progress and makes periodic reports on the achievement and personal adjustment of identified students
• Maintains accurate written records of student progress, goals, and objectives, attendance and parent contacts
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities
• Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special needs students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to obtain appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
• An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable

Preferred

• Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate License within a specific endorsement area(s)
• Prior teaching experience within a public school system

The financial benefits of working for Spotsylvania County Public Schools include a competitive salary, monthly PTO accrual, robust healthcare benefit plans, enrollment or transition into the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined contributions and potential employer match, FMLA and Short-Term Disability leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), and employer paid Life Insurance.

Employment may be offered as a 10-Month (200-Day) contract, at a minimum of 7.5 hours worked per day. This position is evaluated annually. Additional compensation awarded for credits earned toward advanced degrees.

Eligible

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contract

$54,902 to $104,737 Per Year

• Robert Columbus
• Email: rcolumbus.va.us

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.