Alternative to Suspension Teacher

2026-2027 Alternative to Suspension Teacher Montgomery County School District [VA] Montgomery Central - Christiansburg, Virginia Job Details Job ID: 5815673 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $53,889.00 - $87,325.91 annually; commensurate with experience FLSA Status: Exempt Job Description Alternative to Suspension Teacher 10-month position 2026-2027 School Year Are you committed to empowering students to achieve academic success, foster healthy relationships, develop essential social skills, and confidently transition back into their school community? Primary Responsibilities: The Alternative to Suspension (ATS) Teacher provides high-quality instruction and restorative support to students assigned to the division’s alternative placement center in lieu of a 10-day suspension. This position ensures that students remain engaged in rigorous academic work aligned with their home school curriculum while also addressing the behaviors that led to their placement. The ATS Teacher plays a critical role in helping students maintain academic progress, rebuild relationships, learn pro-social skills, and successfully transition back to their school community. Qualifications Hold or be eligible to hold a valid Virginia teaching license Demonstrated ability to deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction across multiple content areas Experience working with adolescents exhibiting behavioral challenges Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build trusting relationships with students Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and restorative approaches Preferred Qualifications Experience in alternative education, special education, counseling, or behavioral support Training or certification in Restorative Practices, PBIS, SEL, or conflict-resolution programs Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams Key Responsibilities: Academic Instruction and Support Provide rigorous, standards-aligned instruction across core content areas using materials and assignments provided by the student’s home school teachers Adapt assignments as needed to ensure accessibility while maintaining high expectations and academic integrity Monitor student progress, assess understanding, and provide individualized support, tutoring, and feedback Maintain communication with home school teachers to ensure continuity of learning and accurate submission of completed work Support students in meeting deadlines, developing study habits, and demonstrating accountability for academic tasks Restorative Practices and Behavior Support Facilitate structured restorative conversations, reflection activities, and problem-solving sessions related to the student’s behavior Guide students in identifying the impact of their actions, rebuilding relationships, and developing strategies to prevent repeated behavior Teach and model social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, conflict resolution, decision-making, and communication Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and behavior specialists to create and implement individualized behavior support plans Document restorative work and track student growth toward behavioral goals Environment and Student Management Create a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and productivity Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices when working with students Implement division-approved behavior expectations, consequences, and supports consistently Maintain accurate attendance, behavior logs, and academic completion records Collaboration and Communication Maintain regular communication with school administrators, counselors, and classroom teachers to ensure alignment of expectations and support Provide progress updates and reintegration recommendations to the student’s home school Participate in team meetings, professional learning, and training related to restorative practices, behavior intervention, and instructional strategies Job Requirements At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required EEO Statement The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore, discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, status as a veteran, and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities, programs and activities that are accessible, usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further, the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health, welfare and other social services. #J-18808-Ljbffr