Special Education Teacher | Cumberland, Virginia

Make a real difference in a student’s life by supporting meaningful growth as a Special Education Teacher for a unique contract opportunity. This role focuses on providing individualized compensatory services to one non-verbal first-grade student exhibiting self-injurious behaviors. Services will be delivered in the student’s home, located near Prospect, Virginia, until a total of 300 service hours are fulfilled. Flexibility regarding on-site or virtual (TBD) service delivery is being explored.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Valid Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12 license required
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral or communication needs, preferably in a home or 1:1 setting
• Proven ability to adapt instructional approaches to accommodate diverse learning and behavioral needs
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with families and support professionals
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, and structured environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specially designed instruction, targeting the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives
• Implement effective behavior management strategies, including interventions for self-injurious behaviors
• Monitor and document student progress, making data-informed adjustments to instructional and behavioral strategies
• Communicate regularly with the family and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and updates
• Adhere to all ethical, professional, and confidentiality standards throughout service delivery

This position offers a focused opportunity to make a measurable impact through dedicated, individualized service, and provides the flexibility to complete hours as scheduled until requirements are met.

If you’re passionate about working with students who benefit from adaptive instruction and direct, personalized support, and you meet the licensure criteria for special education, we encourage you to apply now. Shape a brighter pathway for a deserving student’s educational journey.