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Special Education Teacher (Elementary) - General Pool (2025-26 SY)
Special Education Teacher (Elementary) - General Pool (2025-26 SY)Alexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
Special Education Teacher (Elementary) - General Pool (2025-26 SY)

Special Education Teacher (Elementary) - General Pool (2025-26 SY)

Alexandria City Public Schools • Alexandria, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description :

The Special Education Teacher develops special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress / activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. This job reports to the School Principal.

ACPS currently has openings at the following schools :

George Mason Elementary Scho ol

  • Alexandria City Public Schools is pleased to offer a sign-on bonus to Special Education Teachers across all grade levels. Candidates who accept a Special Education teaching position and sign a contract between November 1 and November 30, 2025, will receive a one-time stipend of $500.00 as part of this incentive. An additional $500.00 is attainable for any new hire that completes the full school year in their accepted position. Please note that this bonus is for Special Education Teacher positions only. For more information on this sign-on bonus, please reach out to our HR Recruitment team at, acps.recruit@acps.k12.va.us.

Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
  • Certificates & Licenses : Valid Virginia Department of Education License with an endorsement in Special Education, or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Compensation : This position qualifies for an additional step placement on the Licensed Salary Scale under the umbrella of Specialized Instruction.
  • Essential Functions :

  • Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
  • Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc. to assess student competency levels and / or develop individual learning plans.
  • Advises parents and / or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations; student achievements; develops methods for improvement and / or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
  • Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and / or goals and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration.
  • Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
  • Counsels students to improve performance, health status, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
  • Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and / or subject-specific assignments to provide an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
  • Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and / or student workers to provide an effective classroom program and address the needs of individual students.
  • Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
  • Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Participates in a variety of meetings to convey and / or gather information required to perform functions.
  • Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
  • Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students, provide a positive learning environment, and adhere to the Education Code and school policies.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
  • Salary : Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

    Clearances :

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint / Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.
  • Public Health Compliance

  • Must follow safety and health protocols.
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