Special Education Teacher

Special Education (SPED) Teacher

Full‑time position offering a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus for fully licensed teachers and $2,500 sign‑on bonus for license‑eligible candidates. Includes full benefits, generous paid time off and competitive pay.

• 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 in consultation with the treatment team 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 IEP’s/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.

• 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 fulfill the requirements 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.

• 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 (training provided during orientation).
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• 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.

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

Liberty Point is a drug‑free and alcohol‑free workplace. A pre‑hire drug screen, pre‑hire background checks, and education verification are required of 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 fully support 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.