Special Education Teacher in Farmville, VA

Make a meaningful difference for a student and family by leveraging your expertise as a Special Education Teacher. This contract opportunity centers around providing dedicated, individualized support to a single 1st-grade student in their home near Prospect, Virginia. With a total commitment of 300 hours, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering compensatory services tailored to the needs of a non-verbal student who demonstrates self-injurious behaviors.

In this setting, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing an adapted curriculum K-12, meeting all unique educational goals.
• Working one-on-one with the student to facilitate learning, communication, and engagement.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting instructional strategies to address the student's evolving needs.
• Employing positive behavioral support techniques to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
• Maintaining detailed records and collaborating with family members to optimize service effectiveness.
• Ensuring all services comply with established educational and licensure standards.
• Flexibility to provide services potentially in-person or, if determined, in a virtual format.

Candidates should bring:

• A valid Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12th license.
• Experience providing direct instruction to students with significant communication and behavioral needs.
• Skill in adapting instructional methods and materials for non-verbal learners.
• Patience, creativity, and a compassionate approach in working with students exhibiting self-injurious behaviors.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.

This position offers a chance to utilize your training in a uniquely impactful one-to-one environment. The flexible, time-bound contract nature of this work allows for professional focus and clear goal achievement.

If you’re passionate about guiding students with complex needs and are ready for a focused, rewarding contract role, we encourage you to apply today and help shape a positive educational experience.