Long-Term Sub: Special Ed Teacher (Trauma-Informed)

KEYS Academy; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KEYS Academy, a Virginia-based network of private special education day schools, seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to deliver IEP-aligned instruction within a supportive, trauma-informed framework. You will collaborate with licensed teachers, implement the KEYS Curriculum and Social Thinking Program, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, differentiating instruction, managing routines, monitoring progress, and attending IEP

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of the Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire.
• Completion of required competency-based training in universal precautions, de-escalation and physical restraint crisis intervention, and safe student transportation.
• Completion of required competency-based training in medication administration, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Completion of training for APEX, Exact Path, and LEXIA online learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Deliver Instruction: Collaborate with mentor teachers to develop and deliver daily lessons aligned with Virginia SOLs, school curriculum, and individual student needs, IEP goals, and accommodations.
• Support Individualized Learning: Differentiate instruction using evidence-based practices, appropriate teaching strategies, visual supports, sensory strategies, and reinforcement to promote student engagement, communication, social skills, and independence.
• Manage Classroom Environment: Establish consistent routines, clear expectations, and classroom management and behavior intervention plans that promote safety, dignity, respect, and positive student outcomes.
• Implement KEYS and Social Thinking Curricula: Integrate both programs into daily instruction, reinforce positive social behaviors, support self-determination, and help students develop problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Monitor Student Progress: Collect and analyze student data, assess academic and behavioral progress, document IEP goal achievement, and adjust instructional strategies in collaboration with mentor teachers.
• Support Special Education Case Management: Assist with IEP development and implementation, attend IEP meetings, contribute to measurable student goals, maintain required records, and complete progress monitoring and reporting within established timelines.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work effectively with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other team members to support student success and communicate progress.
• Supervise and Support Students: Provide supervision and assistance during classroom activities, lunch, recreation, field trips, community-based activities, and summer programming as assigned.
• Maintain Professional Standards: Follow applicable federal and state laws, school policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical guidelines, and safety procedures; maintain accurate records and incident reports, attend required meetings and trainings, and demonstrate consistent professionalism.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire

Universal precautions, de-escalation and physical restraint crisis intervention training

Medication administration, confidentiality, and ethics training

CPR/First Aid certification

APEX, Exact Path, and LEXIA online learning programs training

Job description

KEYS Academy, a Virginia-based network of private special education day schools, seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teacher to deliver IEP-aligned instruction within a supportive, trauma-informed framework. You will collaborate with licensed teachers, implement the KEYS Curriculum and Social Thinking Program, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning daily lessons, differentiating instruction, managing routines, monitoring progress, and attending IEP