Title: Special Education Teacher - Upper Elementary/Middle School
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Fairfax, VA
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.
We offer our employees competitive 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 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, the 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 adjustments.
- 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.
What the Special Education Teacher brings to the team:
- Bachelor's 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, highly preferred
PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
