Middle School Special Education Teacher #ESC4132

Job Description

Job Description

What’s in it for you?!

• Help transform lives through trauma-informed, student-centered care!
• Join a purpose-driven team with deep roots in the community!
• Collaborate across schools and programs that meet diverse student needs!
• Thrive in a creative, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment!
• Support whole-child development through hands-on, specialized services!

If that’s you, let’s talk!

Job Type : Contract Location : Annandale, Virginia Pay : Great Pay! Job Description

Summary:

In collaboration with Assistant Teachers, Behavior Staff, Vocational and Support Staff, Related Service Staff, parents/guardians, and other professionals, the Middle School Special Education Teacher develops and implements individualized academic and behavioral programs for assigned students. This role focuses on creating a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment that meets the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of middle school students.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for assigned students.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with students' individual academic and behavioral needs.
• Select instructional materials, teaching strategies, and interventions appropriate for middle school learners.
• Implement educational goals and objectives across required subject areas.
• Differentiate instruction based on students' learning styles, abilities, and IEP goals.
• Evaluate students' current academic and behavioral functioning and make appropriate program adjustments based on progress.
• Prepare quarterly report cards, mid-quarter reports, and IEP progress narratives.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians, PHILLIPS staff, and outside professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support.
• Implement individual and group behavior-management programs.
• Create a structured classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence, positive relationships, and student success.
• Organize classroom materials, furniture, and equipment to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Actively supervise students throughout the school day, including assigned bus, transition, playground, and other supervisory duties.
• Maintain the classroom budget and accurately report expenditures to the appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and other school activities as required.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum qualifications for a Provisional Certificate in Special Education at the appropriate middle school level or content area.
• Experience working with students in special education or a related setting preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and differentiated instructional strategies.
• Ability to support students with emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
• Strong classroom and behavior-management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to creating a compassionate, structured, and respectful learning environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary special education team.

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