Teacher - Special Education; Self-Contained

Accomack County Public Schools NANDUA MS - ONLEY, Virginia Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5956940

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

Teacher
- Special Education (Self-Contained)

Contract Length:

188 days

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Job Summary

The position is responsible for special-needs students and for creating a classroom environment that develops competencies in academic, social, and motor skills.

Essential Duties

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the duties herein described.

• Implements the assigned program of study.
• Develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Monitors student progress toward achieving instructional objectives and goals outlined in IEPs.
• Maintains and upgrades professional skills.
• Teaches rules of conduct.
• Maintains order in the classroom and, when applicable, on the playground.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the school.
• Coordinates class field trips when applicable.
• Works cooperatively with the total staff.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a neat, safe environment and promotes positive interactions among students.
• Encourages self-direction and self-motivation as well as demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) being taught.
• Utilizes a variety of appropriate materials and resources.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the principal and the special education director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach special education.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The individual must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak clearly in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone;

lift up to 25 pounds; and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Clearance

Criminal History Background Check, Fingerprinting, Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment

Supervision Exercised

Instructional Assistants, Student…