Special Education Teacher

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan

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

operates day schools in Danville, South Boston, and Christiansburg. We offer structured learning environments for students with low student-to-teacher ratios (4:1) and specialized programming with an emphasis on classroom ecology, individualized and direct academic instruction, differentiation, sensory integration, comprehensive evaluation, and parent collaboration. Programming is designed to improve socialization, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and successfully transition our students to a less restrictive educational setting.

The
Special Education Teacher
will provide educational services to all school age children attending The Hughes Center according to facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Our educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IPP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing and resident supervision.

• 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 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 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 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.

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

operates day schools in Danville, South Boston, and Christiansburg. We offer structured learning environments for students with low student-to-teacher ratios (4:1) and specialized programming with an emphasis on classroom ecology, individualized and direct academic instruction, differentiation, sensory integration, comprehensive evaluation, and parent collaboration. Programming is designed to improve socialization, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and successfully transition our students to a less restrictive educational setting.

The
Special Education Teacher
will provide educational services to all school age children attending The Hughes Center according to facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Our educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IPP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing and resident supervision.

• 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 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 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…