2026-2027 Special Education: General and Adaptive Teacher K-12

Job Summary

Position is responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field.
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Teaching License with appropriate endorsement in Special Education.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public.
• If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program. To learn more about this position please see the job description here: https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Associate_Teacher.pdf. If you are interested in being an Associate Teacher for Special Education, apply to this posting. Human Resources can assist you with any licensure questions you may have.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of all IEP's and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for the students.
• Serves as liaison between classroom and specialty groups.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of specialists as required to provide accurate and objective statements relevant to student progress in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervises and monitors student movement and escorts students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes and other activities in the building.
• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Administers standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities that occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

In order to review the full job description, please look at the following link: http://www.nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions/Special_Ed_Teacher.pdf