Special Education Teacher: Generalist - Walton Middle School - 2026-27 School Year

About the role

The Special Education Teacher at Walton Middle School will teach students with special education designations such as Specific Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impaired (ADHD), and high-functioning Autism. This role requires a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to participate successfully in the general education classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instructional services, using evidence-based practices, in a variety of settings to students with disabilities based on their Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Affirms and empowers students to reach their academic and career goals.
• Maintains a safe environment and establishes rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serves as the case manager for a number of special education students.
• Motivates pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their academic and career goals.
• Collaborates with general education classroom teachers to assess program effectiveness, recommend instructional strategies, ensure implementation of student's required accommodations and/or modifications, provide curriculum coordination between general and special education, and evaluate the student's educational progress.
• Participates in and/or chairs eligibility, IEP, and triennial meetings.
• Plans, integrates, and utilizes assistive technology/technology for classroom instruction.
• Communicates to essential teachers/paraprofessionals all accommodations, required by the student's IEP, prior to the first day of class.
• Communicates with the parents of caseload students regularly, responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Participates in staff, department, and school-wide committee meetings/PLCs as required.
• Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals and/or other volunteers.
• Adheres to and has knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the administration in accordance with the school/system policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Virginia teaching certificate with endorsement in School Counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and eligibility for a Virginia License as set forth by the Virginia Department of Education.
• Master’s Degree preferred.