Special Education Teacher: High School

Phillipsprograms; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to join their team in Annandale, Virginia. This role focuses on developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with emotional and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a warm and supportive environment that values professional growth and collaboration. With competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. If you are dedicated to fostering a nurturing learning environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salaries

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Warm and friendly environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the position.
• Experience in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized education plans for students.
• Maintains communication with parents and relevant staff.
• Evaluates students' academic and behavioral functioning.

Skills

Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Instructional Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Provisional Certificate in Special Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Annandale - Annandale, VA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $50000.00 - $82000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

Job Description

Title: Special Education Teacher + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Position Type:Full-time

Location: Annandale, Virginia

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schoolsare private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our schoolsembrace thewhole childand family with all their strengths and challenges. We provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We offercompetitive 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 High School 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, theHigh School Special Education Teacherdevelops and implements individualized education and behavioral programs for each assigned student.Additional responsibilities include:

• Develops Individualized Education Plans for 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 adjustment.
• 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.

Qualifications

What the Special Education Teacher brings to the team:

• Bachelors 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,preferred

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.