Special Education Teacher | Locust Grove, Virginia

Step into a fulfilling contract opportunity supporting elementary students in a self-contained Autism program. Your expertise as a Special Education Teacher will make a substantial difference in an environment dedicated to personalized learning, collaboration, and student success.

This role places you at the heart of an elementary autism classroom, where you’ll design and implement tailored instructional strategies. Your background with students on the Autism Spectrum—along with experience in self-contained settings—will be vital. Bring your understanding of ABA principles, structured teaching, visual schedules, social stories, and functional communication systems to help each child thrive. Familiarity with significant cognitive and behavioral support needs, and crisis prevention or de-escalation training, will enhance your effectiveness.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Active VA Special Education License
• Prior experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Hands-on work in self-contained special education classrooms
• Proficiency with ABA strategies, visual schedules, structured teaching, and functional communication systems
• Skilled in supporting students presenting cognitive and behavioral challenges
• Crisis prevention/de-escalation training highly desirable

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering individualized instruction in alignment with IEPs
• Using evidence-based interventions and supports in a self-contained classroom
• Adapting materials for visual schedules and routine predictability
• Collaboration with support staff, related service providers, and families
• Implementing social stories and communication systems for student engagement
• Tracking progress and participating in IEP meetings as needed

As part of this rewarding environment, you’ll enjoy working a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 35 hours per week, through the school year, with your impact felt daily.

Bring your specialized skills and compassion to this vital role. Take the next step in your Special Education career—apply today and help unlock every student's potential!