Special Education Teacher - Elementary Autism Program
Spotsylvania, VA
Soliant is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to support an Elementary Autism Program near Spotsylvania, Virginia for the 2026–2027 school year.
This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated special education professional with experience supporting students with autism and significant cognitive or behavioral needs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about individualized instruction, structured learning environments, and helping students develop academic, communication, behavioral, and functional life skills.
Assignment Details
Position: Special Education Teacher – Elementary Autism Program
Location: Spotsylvania, Virginia
Schedule: Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: May 28, 2027
Classroom Setting: Self-Contained Elementary Autism Classroom
Student Population: Elementary students with autism and diverse learning needs
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized instruction to elementary students with autism in a self-contained classroom.
- Develop and implement individualized instruction based on students' academic, developmental, communication, behavioral, and functional needs.
- Support students in achieving their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
- Implement structured teaching strategies, visual schedules, social stories, and functional communication systems.
- Incorporate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and positive behavioral support strategies as appropriate.
- Support students with significant cognitive, developmental, and behavioral needs.
- Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation related to IEP goals and services.
- Implement proactive behavior management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, special education staff, administrators, related service providers, and families.
- Maintain a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes student independence and success.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Virginia Special Education teaching license required.
- Experience or demonstrated ability to provide specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
- Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to develop and implement individualized instructional and behavioral strategies.
- Ability to work full-time, 35 hours per week, through May 28, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Experience working in a self-contained special education classroom.
- Familiarity with ABA principles, structured teaching, visual schedules, social stories, and functional communication systems.
- Experience supporting students with significant cognitive and behavioral needs.
- Crisis prevention and de-escalation training preferred.
- Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring IEP goals.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with school teams and families to support student progress.
Perks & Benefits
- Consistent schedule of 35 hours per week.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the academic, behavioral, communication, and functional development of elementary students with autism.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to eligible employees.
- 401(k) option through Principal Financial, subject to eligibility.
If you are a Virginia-licensed Special Education Teacher with experience supporting students with autism in a self-contained classroom, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration!
Apply today or send your resume to [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity and other education positions available across the U.S.
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