Special Education Staffing

Chesapeake Public Schools is seeking sealed proposals through an RFP to establish one or more contracts with qualified vendors to provide specialized staffing services for the Exceptional Learning Department. The contract requires credentialed professionals who are knowledgeable about and compliant with federal, state, and local special education laws, specifically supporting the district’s mandate under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The staffing needs include a broad range of licensed and certified professionals such as speech-language pathologists and assistants, occupational therapists and assistants, physical therapists and assistants, school psychologists, educators for the visually impaired and hearing impaired, sign language interpreters, audiologists, social workers, nurses, and clinical assistants. The solicitation was posted on April 9, 2026, with proposals due by April 30, 2026. The work will be performed within Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia. Interested offerors are encouraged to submit proposals and may suggest additional relevant services beyond the specified list. The point of contact for this solicitation is Samantha Pajak, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. The contract aims to ensure that Chesapeake Public Schools can adequately meet the diverse and specialized needs of their exceptional learners through qualified professional staffing.