Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher – Special Education (Full-Time)

Leesburg, VA

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PHILLIPS Programs Schools are private day schools serving students with emotional and behavioral needs. We offer a uniquely supportive and compassionate environment where every student is seen — and every team member is valued.

Why PHILLIPS?

✔ Competitive salaries

✔ Comprehensive benefits

✔ Professional development and internal growth opportunities

✔ Eligible employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What You’ll Do:

As an Assistant Teacher (High School level), you’ll partner closely with Teachers, Behavior staff, and Related Services teams to support students both academically and behaviorally. This includes:

• Supporting individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction as directed by the teacher
• Assisting in daily classroom organization, planning, and preparation
• Monitoring and recording student behavior data and progress
• Assisting with point sheets, reports, and classroom documentation
• Implementing individualized behavior programs and classroom systems
• Supervising students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, off-campus activities, and transitions
• Supporting vocational programming as needed in coordination with the vocational team
• Supervising the classroom in the absence of the teacher when assigned
• Communicating with PHILLIPS staff and supporting collaboration across the team
• Assisting with medication administration, data collection, and other program-related tasks
• Attending meetings, trainings, and professional development as required
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or similar (preferred)
• Experience in a special needs school setting (highly preferred)
• Interest or experience in vocational or hands-on learning environments is a plus
• Ability to support students with behavioral and emotional needs in a structured setting