Trauma‑Informed SPED Teacher — Small Classrooms, High Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, is seeking a licensed Special Education teacher to deliver trauma-informed, data-driven instruction aligned to Virginia SOLs and individual IEP goals. You will teach in a structured classroom, incorporating KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum and Social Thinking framework under the guidance of the School Director.

The role emphasizes collaboration with support staff, adherence to safety and dignity standards, and ongoing professional development in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Active Virginia teaching license in Special Education required (license eligible candidates accepted).
• Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities (ED), Special Education General Curriculum K–12, or related Special Education endorsement required. (Endorsement in Elementary Education or Secondary Education accepted if candidate is willing to pursue a SPED endorsement within the specified timeframe.)
• Must maintain licensure and required certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum Implementation: Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned to SOLs, school curriculum, and individual student IEP goals.
• Differentiate instruction to meet varied academic, behavioral, communication, and sensory needs.
• Implement evidence-based teaching strategies such as differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and social-emotional supports.
• Embed communication development and social-emotional learning into daily lessons.
• Utilize Courseware, EXACT Path, LEXIA, Wilson Reading Systems, and other resources.
• Create and maintain a structured master classroom schedule and collaboration practices.

Job description

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, is seeking a licensed Special Education teacher to deliver trauma-informed, data-driven instruction aligned to Virginia SOLs and individual IEP goals. You will teach in a structured classroom, incorporating KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum and Social Thinking framework under the guidance of the School Director.

The role emphasizes collaboration with support staff, adherence to safety and dignity standards, and ongoing professional development in a