Special Education Teacher - Stafford, Virginia

Join a supportive educational environment as a Special Education Teacher in an elementary self-contained Autism classroom near Stafford, VA. Embrace the chance to make a meaningful difference for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, guiding them in academic, social, and life skills development within a structured, caring setting. This full-time, contract position begins in the 26/27 school year and offers the opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals committed to student growth.

What Youll Do:

• Design and deliver individualized instruction based on each students IEP, aligned with state standards and goals.
• Utilize evidence-based strategies tailored for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Implement positive behavioral supports, behavior intervention plans, and structured teaching methods.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and other related service providers.
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals within the classroom to optimize student support.
• Collect and analyze data on student progress, ensuring all compliance and documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that enhances student growth and independence.
• Foster communication, social interaction, and self-regulation for a diverse group of elementary-aged students.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Current or eligible Virginia Special Education Teaching License required.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Prior experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, preferably in self-contained classrooms, is highly valued.
• Familiarity with ABA principles, structured teaching, visual schedules, and alternative communication systems preferred.
• Crisis prevention/de-escalation training is an asset.

If you are passionate about helping children achieve their potential in a nurturing and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future for students with special needs.