Trauma-Informed Special Education Teacher (Small Classes)

Health Connect America, Inc.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to lead a structured, trauma‑informed classroom for students with diverse emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs in Virginia. You will design and deliver instruction aligned to SOLs and each student’s IEP goals, fostering safety, dignity, and growth.

You will implement evidence‑based strategies, integrate KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum, and collaborate with families and staff to promote academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Active Virginia teaching license in Special Education required.
• Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities (ED) or related SPED endorsement required.
• Must maintain licensure and required certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structured, trauma‑informed classroom aligned to SOLs and individual IEP goals.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied academic, behavioral, communication, and sensory needs.
• Implement evidence‑based teaching strategies including scaffolding and social‑emotional supports.
• Embed communication development and social‑emotional instruction into daily lessons.
• Coordinate with families, LEA representatives, and related service providers to support student success.
• Develop Present Levels of Performance, Transition Plans, and IEP goals; attend IEP meetings.
• Foster Safety, Dignity, and Opportunity in daily classroom interactions.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

IEP development

Data-driven instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Virginia SPED teaching license

Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities or SPED

Job description

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to lead a structured, trauma‑informed classroom for students with diverse emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs in Virginia. You will design and deliver instruction aligned to SOLs and each student’s IEP goals, fostering safety, dignity, and growth.

You will implement evidence‑based strategies, integrate KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum, and collaborate with families and staff to promote academic