High School Special Education Teacher; #ESC

Job Opportunity

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!

Summary:

Join a collaborative therapeutic school where small class sizes, dedicated classroom support, and on-site clinical specialists empower you to focus on what matters most—helping students with emotional, behavioral, and learning needs achieve meaningful academic and personal success. Teach high school students in a highly supportive, relationship-driven environment while working alongside BCBAs, counselors, therapists, and special education professionals.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement, and manage IEPs aligned with student goals.
• Deliver individualized instruction in high school core academic subjects.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies alongside BCBAs and behavior staff.
• Monitor student progress using academic and behavioral data.
• Support transition planning, vocational readiness, and independent living skills.
• Partner with families and multidisciplinary teams to support student success.
• Maintain required documentation and ensure special education compliance.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).
• Virginia Special Education teaching license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of IEP development, IDEA, and evidence-based instructional practices.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral support skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

What Would Be a Plus:

• Experience teaching high school special education.
• Experience with transition planning or vocational education.
• Experience working in therapeutic, behavioral, or alternative school settings.
• Familiarity with ABA principles or collaborating with BCBAs.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.