Special Education Teacher

ALTERNATIVE PATHS TRAINING SCHOOL INC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours PTO

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Professional development reimbursement

Fitness membership reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

ALTERNATIVE PATHS TRAINING SCHOOL INC in Manassas, VA seeks a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement IEP-based instruction aligned with state standards, and to plan weekly and monthly lessons with therapists.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Special Education, Virginia teaching certification with SPED endorsement (or provisional license while completing), and experience with state assessments and behavioral supports in a private day school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education required.
• Virginia teaching certification with Special Education endorsement or provisional license while completing
• Experience developing IEPs and implementing related strategies in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEP-based instruction based on assessments.
• Plan weekly and monthly lessons aligned with IEP goals and state standards.
• Carry out behavioral strategies including crisis intervention per policies.
• Administer state assessments as appropriate.

Skills

IEP development

Curriculum planning

Behavioral support

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Virginia SPED certification or provisional license

Job description

APTS is searching for a Special Education Teacher. Monday - Friday, 7:30 am-3:30 pm.Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:Develop and implement Individualized Education Plan (IEP) based on results of psycho-educational and other assessments, including implementing strategies developed by speech, occupational, physical therapists, or other IEP mandated service providersDevelop lesson plans on a weekly and monthly basis for each student based on their IEP goals/objectives and in keeping with state requirements (i.e., Standards of Learning/Alternate Assessment)Carry out behavioral strategies, including crisis intervention in keeping with APTS policies and procedures and regulations governing private special education day schoolsAdminister appropriate state assessmentsBachelor’s degree in special education - required, master’s degree - preferred, or 15 credits accrued towards a master’s degreeMust possess or be immediately eligible to possess a collegiate-level or postgraduate-level Virginia teaching certificate with a Special Education endorsement. In lieu of a complete endorsement, a provisional license may be granted if the teacher is actively working towards completing the endorsement.APTS prides itself in providing the best work environment for our staff members, and we offer the following benefits:Competitive Salary120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, VisionBasic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents401k Plan: Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salaryProfessional Development Reimbursement up to $2,500 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)Reimbursement for Fitness MembershipsTraining and development opportunitiesAPTS or any of its subsidiaries, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. APTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.