Teacher - Exceptional Education

Job Title

Teacher - Exceptional Education - 2026-27 School Year

Henrico, VA, US

HCPS - Wilder Middle School

Henrico County Public Schools is one of the six largest public school divisions in Virginia with a nationally recognized educational program. Henrico County is a suburban community surrounding the city of Richmond, VA. We are 104 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the east; 94 miles from the scenic Skyline Drive to the west; 106 miles from Washington, D.C. to the north;

and 75 miles from the North Carolina border to the south.

Henrico County Public Schools, an innovative leader in educational excellence, will actively engage our students in diverse educational, social and civic learning experiences that inspire and empower them to become contributing citizens.

• Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
• Creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, enabling them to benefit from the general education curriculum as much as possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports.
• May teach single or multi-grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented classes.
• Works within a team or departmental setting but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty.
• For the 2026-27 school year, candidates available for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year are encouraged to apply.

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve sensory, perceptual‑motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi‑sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and meet varying needs.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establishes and enforces behavior rules and procedures to maintain a conducive learning environment for all students.
• Meets with parents to discuss progress and determine priorities and individualized educational needs.
• Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop IEPs that promote educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Maintains accurate, complete student records and prepares required reports.
• Establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicates them to students.
• Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow‑up in inclusive classroom settings.
• Assists students with personal hygiene.
• Collects and analyzes data to inform educational decisions.
• Assists in developing Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Improvement Plans.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assists in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
• Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence‑based teaching practices and of the learning and behavioral characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Understands functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each.
• Experience with evidence‑based instructional practices and data collection/utilization.
• Knowledge of special education laws, policies, and practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other educational software.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in special education. Master’s degree in special education preferred.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to lift or move 10–50…