Special Education Teacher

Pediatric Developmental Services; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Fingerprinting reimbursement

Great Mentorship Program

Job summary

A children's educational support organization in Ashburn, Virginia, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their vibrant team. The role involves creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), communicating with families and staff about student progress, and ensuring a safe classroom environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience working with K-12 children. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including health insurance and a mentorship program, are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Experience in special education and teaching K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Communicate students' progress to staff and families.
• Prepare lesson plans and submit them for approval.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Maintain a safe and productive classroom environment.
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress.
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly.
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students.
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with K-12 children

Individualized Education Plans (IEP) knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
• Experience working with K-12 children

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities:

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers and pediatric therapists, including Special Education Teachers; as well as speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to Special Education Teachers, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every therapist that works for us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.