Special Education Teacher - High School

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in special education is seeking a dedicated High School Special Education Teacher to join their compassionate team. This role involves developing individualized education plans and implementing effective teaching strategies to support students with emotional and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with a team to create a nurturing and effective learning atmosphere. With a focus on professional growth, this opportunity offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Develops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs.
• Maintains communication with parents and staff regarding student progress.

Responsibilities

• Creates Individualized Education Plans tailored to student needs.
• Evaluates and adjusts programs based on student performance.

Skills

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Behavior Management

Communication with Parents

Classroom Management

Instructional Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Provisional Certificate in Special Education

Job description

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PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families provided pay range

This range is provided by PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $82,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Sign-on bonus

Title: High School Special Education Teacher + Signing Bonus

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, 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 with high school students, highly preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Individual and Family Services, and Primary and Secondary Education

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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