Title: Elementary School Special Education Teacher + Signing Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Fairfax, VA
What we do and offer our team:
At PHILLIPS Programs Schools , we provide a unique, compassionate, and supportive environment for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, a place to grow professionally, and eligibility 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 Teacher will work directly with elementary school students, developing and implementing individualized education and behavioral programs tailored to their academic and emotional needs. This role includes:
- Develops Individualized Education Plans for elementary school 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
- Valid Teaching License in Virginia with a Special Education endorsement (or equivalent), required
- Experience in special education or a related field, particularly with elementary-aged students, highly preferred
Apply today and make a difference in the lives of students who need it the most!