Special Education - Adapted Curriculum Teacher - 2026-...

Salary: $56,212.00 - $86,677.00 AnnuallyLocation : All Schools, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 03812Department: SPED DepartmentOpening Date: 01/05/2026Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description** This posting is intended to generate a pool of qualified applicants who wish to be considered for vacancies as they develop for the 2026-2027 school year**General Responsibilities:Responsible for providing direct instruction to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Responsible for assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs, and following state and federal policies regarding special education procedures. Essential Duties(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Plans daily instructional activities for all students to enable students to achieve IEP goals and progress in general curriculum;Assesses students' learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs;Develops summative tests of students' learning and uses results for further student instruction, grading, and placement;Maintains order within the classroom setting in accordance with division guidelines regarding pupil behavior management;Selects and utilizes materials appropriate to the students' instructional levels;Organizes learning activities to achieve specific concepts;Maintains a favorable psychological environment for learning;Participates in district level professional development programs;Establishes friendly and cooperative relationships between the home and the school;Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence;Respects the home responsibility of parents for their children;Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities;Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations;Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities;Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of students for the division's special education programs;Drafts and facilitates the development of IEP's for assigned students following district, state and federal requirements;Assists in developing short- and long-range goals for the student's individualized education program (IEP);Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have LD/ED students in regular classes by interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students and assists students with regular class assignments;Maintains ongoing records of student performance in order to evaluate progress;Conducts an annual review and updates short-term objectives;Holds periodic parent conferences and/or home visits;Keeps abreast of recent developments in education for special education students and shows evidence of continuing professional growth;Satisfactorily completes all paperwork related to special education procedures;Perform related work as required. Qualifications: KSA's, Education Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence based teaching practices as well as data collection and its utilization. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Experience working in an educational setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.Specific knowledge of functional and adapted academic instruction, assistive technology, interventions to support communication and social skills development. Familiarity with the Virginia Aligned Standards of Learning, or comparable modified curricula and instruction on Activities of Daily Living. Able to provide instruction to students with extensive support needs in a collaborative setting, promoting inclusive practices. Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices. Education and Experience:Required: Bachelors Degree in appropriate related field. Must have a record of successful full-time teaching experience or have demonstrated a successful student teaching placement/internship. Preferred: Masters Degree. Experience working in a classroom setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experienced in moderating IEP meetings. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Terms of Employment Work Schedule: 10M - 217 Days - 7.25 Hrs.Salary Scale: TeacherSpeical Requirements: Must hold or be eligible for Va. Teacher License w/endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12FLSA Status: ExemptPhysical requirements and Disclaimer Physical Conditions:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and other physical activities are required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals, regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and significant pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are also required. Required to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is often required. This job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Hanover County Public Schools retains the right to change job duties and assign other duties not included in the formal job description. Rev. 12/08; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Please visit for more information on our competitive benefits package. If you have further questions about your benefit status, please contact your recruiter. The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.01 Do you currently hold a valid Virginia Teacher License with an endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum or Special Ed Intellectual Disabilities? If no, have you taken the coursework to make you provisionally eligible? (Please provide name of coursework and university). Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02