Special Education Teacher

Pediatric Developmental Services; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution

IRA with company matching

Competitive salary

Tailored mentorship program

Job summary

An educational organization in Middletown, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Teacher passionate about helping students reach their potential. The ideal candidate will have a Virginia Sped License and experience working with K-12 special needs children. Responsibilities include creating and executing Individualized Education Plans for students, communicating progress with staff and families, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Special Education License required.
• Experience with special needs students in a K-12 setting.
• Ability to create and implement IEPs and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Communicate with staff and families about student progress.
• Prepare and submit detailed lesson plans for approval.
• Participate in scheduled IEP meetings.
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques for student support.
• Invite family participation in educational progress.
• Create and distribute quarterly progress reports.
• Confer with therapists on behavioral issues.
• Maintain a safe, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience working with K-12 Special needs children

VA Sped License

Education

VA Sped License

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

Special Education Teacher Qualifications:

• VA Sped License
• Experience working with K-12 Special needs 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 SLP 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.