Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Special Education Teacher - General Curriculum
Department: Student Services
Salary Grade:
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Site/Location: Restorative Academy (Secondary)
Reports to: Supervisor of Alternative Education
Date:08/20/2026
POSITION SUMMARY
This position will be supervised by the Department of Student Services and will be responsible for providing instructional services to students who are placed at the Restorative Academy. The Restorative Academy is a program for students who need behavioral and/or mental health support in order to build skills that will allow them to be successful at their base school.  This teacher will provide students in small class settings (approximately 10 students) direct instructional support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Demonstrates willingness to work with teachers to help students complete work assigned to them
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the student’s individualized education plan (IEP) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based on a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate instructional strategies for secondary school students
• Monitors student progress and collects behavior data.
• Collaborates with base school teachers to ensure that students maintain academic progress to support transition back to their base school.
• Plans for individual student differences.
• Works to achieve division/school/department objectives.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods.
• Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of lesson.
• Utilizes various forms of technology to assist in the delivery of instruction.
• Provides opportunities for student responses and give appropriate feedback to students.
• Utilizes effective motivational strategies.
• Paces instruction to provide opportunities for student success.
• Delivers curriculum and instruction in accordance with school division guidelines.
• Establishes, communicates, and maintains high standards for responsible student behavior.
• Plans for and makes effective use of time, materials, and resources.
• Organizes students for effective instruction.
• Demonstrates respect, consideration, and courtesy.
• Cooperates with other teachers to exchange ideas.
• Accepts and/or offers constructive suggestions in a professional manner.
• Maintains a learning environment that contributes to a positive school climate.
• Provides opportunities for success for all students.
• Maintains accurate records measuring student achievement.
• Adheres to board and school policies.
• Maintains professionalism during stressful situations.
• Communicates with parents, students, staff, and community members in a professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills additional responsibilities designated by the building administrator.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality
Leadership Competencies
• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively
Functional Competencies
• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with a special education endorsement in general curriculum.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Candidate must possess leadership and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, parents, and staff.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• None
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Minimal travel within the school district may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales .
DAYS:
START DATE:
2026-2027