Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

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$5,000.00 sign‑on bonus for fully licensed teacher; $2,500 sign‑on bonus for license‑eligible. This full‑time position offers full benefits, generous PTO, and competitive pay.

Location:

Liberty Point Academy, Staunton, Virginia.

• Provide developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IPP goals and objectives.
• Implement the Behavioral Program at Liberty Point, assess and document students’ behavior progress, and adjust strategies in consultation with the treatment team.
• Assess students’ academic achievement continually, document progress, and adjust instructional planning.
• Maintain consistent communication with parents, guardians, and local education agencies; complete progress reports and IEP updates.
• Participate in professional development activities, on‑site training, and relevant off‑site classes.
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all interactions with students, staff, parents, and agency personnel.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• 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.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Preferred:
  At least three years of classroom experience.
• Preferred:
  Hold a current VA Driver’s License.
• Strong leadership, exceptional communication, flexible work hours, and sharp attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Virginia Standards of Learning, theories of learning, effective teaching methods, assessment principles, classroom management techniques, and data collection.
• Skills to present effective lessons, organize instruction, manage behavior, and maintain positive relationships.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; complete crisis intervention and first aid/CPR training.

• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, & prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match & discounted stock purchase plan.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS.
• Employee assistance program.
• Meals provided while on the job.

Liberty Point is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace. Pre‑hire drug screening, background checks, and education verification are required for all new employees.

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.