Trauma-Informed Special Ed Teacher | Small Classes & IEPs

HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to lead a trauma‑informed classroom in Virginia. You will design individualized instruction aligned to each student’s IEP goals using KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum and Social Thinking framework.

You will work under the School Director, collaborating with families, staff, and LEA representatives to support student success and well‑being in a small classroom setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Active Virginia teaching license in Special Education is required.
• Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities or SPED is required.
• Must maintain licensure and required certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans aligned to SOLs, school curriculum, and IEP goals.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied academic, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Embed Social Thinking and KEYS curriculum into daily instruction.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, administrators, related services staff, and families.
• Attend IEP meetings and parent–teacher conferences.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and progress documentation.

Skills

Structured teaching

Data-driven instruction

IEP development

Collaborative planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Active Virginia teaching license in Special Education

Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities or SPED

Tools

Courseware

EXACT Path

LEXIA

Wilson Reading Systems

Job description

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to lead a trauma‑informed classroom in Virginia. You will design individualized instruction aligned to each student’s IEP goals using KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum and Social Thinking framework.

You will work under the School Director, collaborating with families, staff, and LEA representatives to support student success and well‑being in a small classroom setting.