Trauma-Informed SPED Teacher — Small Classes, IEP Impact

KEYS Academy; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discount programs

Job summary

KEYS Academy in Virginia seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to deliver SOL-aligned instruction and IEP goals in a structured, trauma-informed setting. You will differentiate instruction, implement evidence-based strategies, and integrate KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum with Social Thinking into daily lessons.

You will collaborate with a School Director, support student social-emotional development, and maintain rigorous data on progress and compliance while supporting at-risk students in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an accredited program.
• Active VA SPED license required.
• Endorsement in ED or similar SPED endorsement required.
• Must maintain licensure and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SOL-aligned instruction and IEP goals.
• Differentiate for varied needs and modalities.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies in daily lessons.
• Embed communication & social-emotional learning.
• Maintain a safe, dignified, student-centered classroom.
• Follow behavior intervention supports.
• Manage routines to maximize instructional time.
• Supervise transitions and activities.
• Support sensory and regulation needs.
• Model Social Thinking language.
• Adhere to policies and professional ethics.
• Provide feedback to students and families.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with teams.
• Teach KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum daily.
• Help students set goals and build peer relationships.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Data-driven instruction

Strong classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Virginia Special Education license (K-12)

Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities (ED)

Tools

Courseware

EXACT Path

LEXIA

Wilson Reading System

Job description

KEYS Academy in Virginia seeks a licensed Special Education teacher to deliver SOL-aligned instruction and IEP goals in a structured, trauma-informed setting. You will differentiate instruction, implement evidence-based strategies, and integrate KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum with Social Thinking into daily lessons.

You will collaborate with a School Director, support student social-emotional development, and maintain rigorous data on progress and compliance while supporting at-risk students in