We're looking for a skilled, professional Special Education Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate must have strong classroom management skills and is able to supervise para-professionals with-in their classroom. You must be able to create differentiated lesson plans for a self-contained classroom, A successful candidate will have experience meeting the needs of students with both mild and severe emotional and behavioral disabilities in a private school setting. Provides individualized instruction based on each child's goals and abilities, while providing a structured yet nurturing environment.
Qualifications:
Holds a VDOE Teacher’s LicenseHold a Bachelor’s Degree or higherYou must be creative, energetic, innovative and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.Experience in education or work experience with children in special education.Experience in teaching functional life skills and pre-vocational skills is welcomed.Demonstrates an ability to teach special education students identified as emotionally disturbed, autistic and/or learning disabled.Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others, such as, students, teachers, therapist, parent/guardians, involved agencies, community and administration.Responsibilities:
Maintain a safe and secure environment for students. (Classroom management)Maintain a classroom environment where students feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings.Provide students with opportunities to develop social skills that will help them succeed in school and in the future workplace.Build upon the strengths of students who have experienced difficulty in academic environments.Participate in curriculum/material selection and development.Participate as an active member of the school's community (e.g., parent-teacher conferences, meetings, open houses).Assess and evaluate the results of all available educational, behavioral and psychological testing to determine baseline ability and achievement levels.Accommodates students based on IEPs for each student consistent with the student’s ability level and achievement goals.Develops and facilitates innovative, project-based, hands-on activities, and DIFFERENTIATED lesson plans consistent with the IEP.Teacher must be flexible enough to be able to adapt to changes in the student and/or classroom.Able to provide timely and accurate documentation.Provide consistency and positive reinforcement throughout the classroom.Company DescriptionOur Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)Our work environment includes:
Growth opportunitiesInclusive CommunityLively atmosphereInnovation and Creativity"Because a child has to know you care".
We are looking for individuals with experience working with children and adolescents with autism, students who are emotionally and socially challenged, students with learning disabilities, and mental health issues. You must be an appropriate role model for children and parents, and also have the ability to work closely with others and communicate effectively. You must assist and support students academically and behaviorally. You are responsible for working closely with students on an individual/group basis, in a self-contained classroom. You must be computer efficient. Organization and documentation are also key.
Staff must have the ability to:
Create and implement differentiated lesson plansBe innovative, adapt to each child's learning abilitySubstitute TeachMaintain accurate and confidential files and recordsClassroom management skillsHave organizational and case management skillsAble to maintain accurate record-keepingComputer literacyCommunicate therapeutically and effectively with students, families, and outside agenciesQualifications including:
College Degree requiredTraining or experience in education, Social Work or related fields.Interest/experience in Special Education and/or Mental HealthInterest/experience in Physical Education is helpful. (This position requires extensive physical activity)First/Aid CPR Certified/ Medication AdministrationKnowledge of Verbal Interventions and De-escalation TechniquesMedical Benefits offered
Company DescriptionOur Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)We are seeking a Licensed or license eligible Individual/Group Therapist to join our team! You must have a Master's Degree in Counseling or related field and clinical experience is recommended. You will provide recovery-oriented rehabilitation services in group or individual settings, in a private day Special Education school. As well as respond to students in crisis, providing interventions, Threat Assessements, and focusing on the individual goals of each student. Experience with parent communications and the linking of services is required.
Responsibilities:
Establish open lines of communication for individuals with mental or emotional issuesOffer assistance to individuals with multiple issuesProvide prevention-oriented therapyImplement and review treatment plansCollaborate with additional treatment providers and placement agenciesEnsure all documentation is completed in a timely mannerQualifications:
Previous experience in mental health counseling or other related fieldsLPC or LCSWThreat Assessment experienceFamiliarity with community mental health resourcesExcellent written and verbal communications skillsAbility to build rapport with clientsStrong leadership qualitiesCompany DescriptionOur Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)