Exceptional Education Teacher

About the Employer

Teacher - Exceptional Education

Job Title

Job Title (for context): Teacher - Exceptional Education

General Information

ID: 685

Main Organization

Public Schools

Location

Brookland Middle School - 9200 Lydell Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$59,663

Posting Date

May 5, 2026

Closing Date

June 6, 2026

Job Status

Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports. Classes taught may be single or multi-grade level, subject, skill or specialty oriented. Works within a team or departmental setting but may work independently in a unique teaching specialty.

Essential Duties

Provides Direct and Indirect Instructional Support

Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.

Employs Special Educational Strategies

Employs special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

Instructs Students in Academic Subjects

Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Plans and Conducts Activities

Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Establishes Rules and Procedures

Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.

Meets with Parents

Meets with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.

Confers with Professionals

Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.

Maintains Student Records

Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Establishes Objectives

Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to students.

Develops Communication Plans

Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.

Assists Students with Hygiene

Assists students with learning personal hygiene.

Collects and Analyzes Data

Collects and analyzes data to inform educational decision making.

Assists in FBA and Bip Development

Assists in the development of functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior improvement plans (BIP).

Serves as a Team Member

Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Assists with Data Preparation

Assists in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.

Supervises Paraprofessionals

Supervises paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.

Maintains Professional Competence

Maintains professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.

Performs Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular Attendance

Regular attendance is required.

Additional Information

The minimum salary for this 209-day position is $57,925 with a bachelor's degree or $62,527 with a master's. The annual salary will be prorated based upon the work begin date. Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as positions may be filled prior to the posted closing date. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Henrico County Public Schools will designate select schools with high rates of vacant positions and provisionally licensed staff as opportunity schools. This program provides additional staffing resources and specialized professional learning as well as compensation supplements to eligible staff. For more information visit the Opportunity Schools page on our website. This position qualifies for an opportunity school stipend of $3,500.

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrates Knowledge of Teaching Practices

Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices (reinforcement, prompting, visual schedules, antecedent-based intervention, etc.).

Demonstrates Understanding of Student Disabilities

Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work.

Demonstrates Knowledge of Behavior Functions

Demonstrates understanding of functions of behavior and is knowledgeable of interventions matched to each.

Demonstrates Experience with Instructional Practices

Experience with a variety of evidence-based instructional practices as well as data collection and its utilization.

Demonstrates Knowledge of Special Education Laws

Knowledge of special education laws, policies, and practices.

Demonstrates Proficiency in Educational Software

Proficient with Microsoft and/or Google Suite and other related educational software.

Must Hold a Virginia Teaching License

Must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in special education.

Master's Degree Preferred

Master's degree in special education preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 to 50 pounds occasionally, and may assist, move, or restrain students when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, lift, walk, stand, and hear.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history investigation
* State police criminal history investigation
* Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation
* Tuberculosis screening/test

Benefits

For information about our benefits, visit our website: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/employee-benefits

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodations Upon Request

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