Special Education Teacher; Danville

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This full‑time position offers comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay.

• Provide developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IPP goals and objectives.
• Implement the Behavioral Program at The Hughes Center, assess and document students’ behavior progress, and adjust strategies as needed in consultation with the treatment team.
• Assess students’ academic achievement continually through a variety of methods, document progress, and adjust instructional planning to maximize achievement.
• Maintain consistent communication with staff, parents/guardians, and local education agencies via meetings, progress reports, phone calls, and letters.
• Participate in professional development activities including on‑site training and relevant off‑site classes, workshops, etc.
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, and community members.

• Provide developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IPP goals and objectives, student strengths, learning preferences, research‑supported methods, and Hughes Center recommended practices.
• Implement the Behavioral Program at The Hughes Center, assess and document students’ behavior progress (or lack of progress), and adjust behavioral strategies as needed in consultation with the treatment team.
• Assess students’ academic achievement continually through various methods, document progress, and adjust instructional planning to maximize student achievement.
• Maintain consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parents/guardians and local education agencies, by consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing progress reports, making phone calls, writing letters, and updating IEPs/IPPs.
• Participate in professional development activities including on‑site training and relevant off‑site classes, workshops, etc.
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.

• Subject matter to be taught (VA Standards of Learning).
• Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations).
• Stages of learning.
• Effective teaching methods.
• Assessment principles and types.
• Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles.
• Effective classroom management techniques.
• Methods for observation/data collection.

• Present effective lessons.
• Organize and plan instruction.
• Establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Maintain positive relationships with students and co‑workers.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field of study.
• Hold a current Virginia or out‑of‑state teaching license in Special Education or General Curriculum K‑12, or hold a Special Education conditional license with plans to obtain a professional license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Preferred:
  At least three years of experience in a classroom situation.
• Preferred:
  Hold a current VA Driver’s License.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Effectively use the full range of body motion – sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed.
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training.
• Effectively perform facility‑approved First Aid and CPR techniques.
• Able to understand and demonstrate therapeutic boundaries.
• Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation.

• Home/Work Life Balance.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account.
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