Special Education Teacher - Spotsylvania, VA

Step into a rewarding opportunity supporting elementary students with autism in a highly specialized, self-contained classroom. As a Special Education Teacher in an elementary autism program, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering individualized instruction and behavioral support, enabling each student to flourish academically and personally within a structured, nurturing environment.

Your expertise and compassion will empower students with varying levels of cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and adaptive needs to reach their fullest potential. Collaborate with an outstanding interdisciplinary team and guide paraprofessionals to ensure every child receives the support they deserve.

What Makes You a Strong Fit:

• Current Virginia Special Education Teaching License or eligibility for licensure
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities
• Solid understanding of special education compliance and documentation
• Strong classroom management and evidence-based behavior support skills
• Excellent collaboration with families and multidisciplinary specialists

Ideal, but not required:

• Prior teaching experience with students on the autism spectrum
• Background working in self-contained special education settings
• Training in ABA principles, visual schedules, social stories, and functional communication systems
• Experience supporting students with significant cognitive or behavioral challenges
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation training

You Will:

• Design and deliver instruction aligned with IEPs and state standards using proven strategies for students with autism
• Lead the creation and implementation of positive behavior interventions and individualized behavior plans
• Work closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other service providers
• Supervise and mentor paraprofessionals in daily classroom activities
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and supportive learning space where communication, social skills, and independence are nurtured

If you’re passionate about helping students with autism thrive and want to make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply today and contribute your expertise to this impactful role.