Alternative Placement Specialist

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Current employees of King George County Schools who are interested in applying for this position, in lieu of completing this application, should submit a letter of interest and current resume to Dr. Kathleen Howard, Supervisor of Special Services.

• At least 3 years experience in a school setting
• Experience working with students with disabilities and/or 504 processes
• Working knowledge of the Children's Services Act
• Education Minimum
  - Bachelor's Degree
• Certifications-VA Teaching Certificate with endorsement in special education
• Required:
  
  Working knowledge of special education private day and residential placements and Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Case manage all private and residential students with disabilities K-12.
• Conducts all IEP and eligibility meetings in conjunction with private placements.
• Monitors caseload student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals in the IEPs.
• Develops Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Maintain files within the base schools of all outplaced students.
• Attend transition meetings for students moving between public school settings and private day/residential settings.
• Secures placement once private day setting has been agreed upon by the IEP team.
• Prepares required paperwork and attends FAPT meetings monthly (including summer months).
• Complete CANS assessments required for Special Education outplaced students.
• Conduct monthly site visits of private day school students.
• Maintain communication with families and the private day schools.
• Arrange for transportation for outplaced students.
• Meets weekly with the team regarding any upcoming students who may be transitioning between placements.
• Collaborates with school registrars and private placements to ensure grades and transcripts are updated annually.
• Sends monthly attendance to school registrars.
• Monitors student progress towards graduation.
• Provides professional development relevant to assignment.
• Additional duties as assigned within the Department of Special Services.

Salary: $57,207 to $105,207 per year

Educational Supplements:

• Master's: +7% of base salary
• BA + 15: $750
• Teacher National Board Certification: $2,000
• Doctorate: $2,000

Job : 5776416

Final date to receive applications: Jun 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Special Education >
  Autism
• Special Education >
  Consulting Teacher
• Special Education >
  Emotionally Disabled
• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Learning Disabled
• Special Education >
  Mentally Disabled
• Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education >
  Multiple Disabilities
• Special Education >
  Severe/Profound Disabilities
• Special Education >
  Transition Specialist

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

This is an 11-month/220 day position