Special Education Teacher

AACTE; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Provisional Certificate in special education at the appropriate level or content area.
• Experience in special education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops individualized education plans for high school students.
• Selects instructional materials and strategies to achieve IEP goals.
• Prepare reports including quarterly report cards and IEP progress narratives.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and staff regarding student progress.
• Manage classroom budget and report expenditures.
• Monitor and adjust programs based on student progress.
• Supervise students to ensure safety throughout the day.

Skills

IEP development

Behavioral management

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Provisional Certificate in special education

Job description

Title: Special Education Teacher + Signing Bonus

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Fairfax, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Special Education Teacher does:

In consultation with Assistant Teacher, Behavior Staff, Vocational and Support Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians and other professionals as appropriate, the Special Education Teacher will work directly with high school students, developing and implementing individualized education and behavioral programs tailored to their academic and emotional needs. This role includes:

• Develops Individualized Education Plans for high school students
• Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies and implements educational goals and objectives covering all required subject areas.
• Prepares quarterly report cards and mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress report narratives.
• Maintains good communication with students’ parents/guardians, relevant PHILLIPs staff, and appropriate professionals outside of PHILLIPs.
• Maintains classroom budget, and reports expenditures to supervisor.
• Evaluates students’ current levels of academic and behavioral functioning and periodically re-evaluates to make program adjustments.
• Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies based on the curriculum to implement the goals and objectives on the IEP in all required subject areas.
• Organizes classroom furniture and equipment to create a pleasant and effective learning environment.
• Actively supervises students throughout the day to ensure safety, including, but not limited to bus and playground duty.
• Implements individual and group behavior management programs.

What the Special Education Teacher brings to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• Minimum qualification for a Provisional Certificate in special education at the appropriate level, or content area
• Experience working in special education or a related field, highly preferred