Special Education Teacher + Sign On Bonus - PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families

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.