Special Education Teacher

Special Education (SPED) Teacher

$5,000.00 sign‑on bonus for fully licensed Teacher; $2500 sign‑on bonus for license‑eligible!

This opportunity is full‑time and offers full benefits, generous paid time off, and competitive pay.

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is actively seeking a highly‑motivated individual with strong leadership skills, impeccable communication skills, flexible work hours, strong interpersonal skills, and sharp attention to detail to fulfill the role of certified Special Education Teacher (Alternative Education) in our on‑campus school, Liberty Point Academy.

Work days are Monday thru Friday, with additional hours as needed. Salary is competitive and commensurate to education and years of experience. This is a year‑round teaching position.

Liberty Point is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley—best known for its natural beauty—in the charming city of Staunton, Virginia.

We provide trauma‑informed psychiatric residential treatment to adolescent males experiencing complex emotional, behavioral, and educational difficulties. Our programs are specifically designed for youth with psychiatric disorders and co‑occurring intellectual disabilities, and we specialize in working with young men diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Hold 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 Special Education 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

• Provide developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IPP goals and objectives, student strengths and learning preferences, research‑supported methods and techniques, and Liberty Point recommended practices.
• Implement the Behavioral Program at Liberty Point, assess and document students’ behavior progress (or lack of progress), and adjust behavioral strategies as needed and in consultation with the treatment team in order to maximize students’ behavioral success.
• Assess students’ academic achievement continually through a variety of methods, document progress (or lack of progress), and adjust instructional planning as needed to maximize student achievement.
• Maintain consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parent(s)/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/IPP’s.
• 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

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion
• 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 (CPR, First Aid, and HWC training will be obtained during new employee orientation)
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
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