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

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 job reports to the School Principal.

ACPS currently has openings at the following schools:

George Mason Elementary

***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 betweenNovember 1 andNovember 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

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree; Masters 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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