Kersey Creek ES- Special Education Adapted Curriculum Intensive Supports Teacher

Salary: $56,212.00 - $86,677.00 AnnuallyLocation : Mechanicsville, VAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 03955Department: All SchoolsOpening Date: 05/05/2026Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionGeneral Responsibilities:Responsible for providing direct instruction to students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Responsible for assisting with and implementing special education instructional programs, and following state and federal policies regarding special education procedures.This position supports students with high-intensity needs by providing structured, individualized instruction in daily living skills, functional communication, and behavioral regulation. The role includes supervising and coaching instructional assistants to ensure consistent implementation of evidence-based practices and student supports. Responsibilities also include collecting and analyzing student data to monitor progress and inform instruction, as well as contributing to the development and writing of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The position requires close collaboration with educators, related service providers, and families to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment and to help students build independence and meaningful skills across school settings.Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrates accurate knowledge of evidence based teaching practices as well as data collection and its utilization. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of the learning and behavioral characteristics of the disabilities of the students with whom they work. Experience working in an educational setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Specific knowledge of functional and adapted academic instruction, assistive technology, interventions to support communication and social skills development. Familiarity with the Virginia Aligned Standards of Learning, or comparable modified curricula and instruction on Activities of Daily Living. Able to provide instruction to students with extensive support needs in a collaborative setting, promoting inclusive practices. Knowledge of special education laws, policies and practices.Education and Experience:Required: Bachelors Degree in appropriate related field. Must have a record of successful full-time teaching experience or have demonstrated a successful student teaching placement/internship. Current or Eligible for Virginia Teaching License in Special Education Adapted Curriculum.Preferred: Masters Degree. BCBA or RBT credentials or experience with ABA. Experience working in a classroom setting with students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Experienced in moderating IEP meetings.A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.Terms of EmploymentWork Schedule: 10M - 217 Days - 7.25 Hrs.Salary Scale: TeacherSpeical Requirements: Must hold or be eligible for Va. Teacher License w/endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum K-12FLSA Status: ExemptPhysical requirements and DisclaimerPhysical Conditions:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted, and other physical activities are required. Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals, regular stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching and significant pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are also required. Required to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Attendance to meetings outside the normal duty hours is often required. This job description is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties. Hanover County Public Schools retains the right to change job duties and assign other duties not included in the formal job description.Rev. 12/08; Hanover County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Please visit https://hcps.us/departments/human_resources/benefits___compensation for more information on our competitive benefits package. If you have further questions about your benefit status, please contact your recruiter.The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.01Do you currently hold a valid Virginia Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education Adapted Curriculum of Intellectual Disabilities? If no, have you taken the coursework to make you provisionally eligible? (Please provide name of coursework and university).YesNo