Alternative Education Teacher (Middle School)

George Washington Middle School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington Middle School is seeking an Alternative Education Teacher to supervise and coordinate the in-school suspension program. You will work with administrators and teachers to steer academic activities, model replacement behaviors, and support students in completing work.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a Master’s preferred, and a Virginia teaching license at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required
• Master's Degree Preferred
• Valid Virginia Teaching License at time of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a supervised, structured environment for students in the in-school suspension program.
• Serve as liaison between administrative staff, classroom teachers, and students to obtain and return daily class work and homework.
• Assist students with completing regular classroom assignments.
• Instruct students on replacement behaviors using social skills curriculum and restorative practices.
• Communicate behavior, school rules, and program regulations to students in the ISS program.
• Explain the reasons for ISS and help students reflect on behavior and impact on education.
• Encourage students to develop a positive attitude toward learning.
• Monitor progress of students assigned to the program and track grades and behavior.
• Develop data collection protocols for student monitoring and progress.
• Communicate with parents and teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
• Report inappropriate behavior and program effectiveness to staff and suggest improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Virginia teaching license

Job description

Alternative Education Teacher (Middle School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961529

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

The Alternative Education Teacher is responsible for coordinating and providing a supervised and structured environment for students assigned to the in-school suspension program at Francis C. Hammond Middle School. This position works with administrative staff and classroom teachers to coordinate the academic activities of assigned students, instructs students on replacement behaviors, and provides assistance to students in completing the assigned work.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required, Master's Degree Preferred.

• Certificates & Licenses:Required to have a Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Collegiate, or PostGraduate License at the time of hire.

Essential Functions:

• Promotes adherence to established rules and regulations of the in-school suspension program and creates an effective climate for learning.
• Serves as a liaison between the administrative staff, classroom teacher, and students assigned to the program to obtain and return the student’s daily class work and homework.
• Assists students assigned to the program with completing their regular classroom assignments.
• Instructs students on replacement behaviors through the use of the social skills curriculum and restorative practices.
• Communicates appropriate behavior, school rules, and regulations to students in the program.
• Communicates with students the reasons for their ISS assignment and allows students to reflect on their behaviors and its impact on their education.
• Instructs, guide, and encourage students to develop a positive attitude toward learning.
• Monitors students who have been assigned to in-school suspension and reviews student progress.
• Develop and implement a data collection protocol to include but not limited; to student monitoring and progress monitoring of grades and behavior
• Communicates with parents and classroom teachers regarding student behavior and progress.
• Reports inappropriate behavior by students to professional staff members.
• Reports the effectiveness of the program to administrative staff and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices preferred

Compensation:

• Step Placement and Salary for this position is deteremined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

• FLSA Status: Exempt position - This position is classified as exempt, meaning it is not eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance -Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Jeanette Vinson , Principal
• George Washington Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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