Special Education Teacher

11 month position

New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home

2026-2027 School Year

Do you have a passion for helping students? Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is now accepting applications for a Special Education Teacher for SY 2026-2027 at the New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home in Christiansburg, Virginia. This is an 11-month position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will provide instruction to students in life development skills as well as career goals and exploration. They will be responsible for sharing IEP information with other teachers and ensuring the services described in the IEP’s are being provided.  They will conduct IEP reviews, initiate IEP amendments and addenda as necessary, and meet with parents to discuss any changes that need to be made to a student’s IEP. This position will develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide the best possible educational opportunities for each student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a current Virginia teaching license with appropriate endorsement in the area of Special Education
• Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Have knowledge of medical aspects of disabilities and their implications for instruction
• Have knowledge of resources and techniques needed to integrate special education students into the least restrictive environment
• Possess the ability to effectively assess student learning and use results to plan and implement appropriate instruction
• Have experience in curriculum development and developing lesson plans
• Have experience and expertise in using technology in education to enhance instruction and learning
• Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
• Have experience or working familiarity with Google Drive for instructional purposes, collaboration, and managing coursework
• Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Engage and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and families
• Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities

FLSA Status:  Exempt

SALARY:  $58,115.58 - $93,478.64 annually; with benefits; commensurate with experience (salary may change to 2026-2027 budget considerations)

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage 

Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families

Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, and financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account. 

Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank, which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long-term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person based on race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs, and activities that are accessible, usable, and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare, and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street, SE, Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100