Job description

*Work location in Lignum, VA

About Us:

Childhelp is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect as well as at-risk children.

We also believe unconditional love is the foundation for which all healing begins, and as a constant reminder, the entrance of each Childhelp facility features the words “All
Who Enter Here Will Find Love.”

We are truly passionate about the children we serve, and we’re looking for a motivated Special Education Teacher with our shared values to join our team!

Salary Matrix:

0-5 Years $58,746

6-10 Years $61,793

11-15 Years $66,367

+ $1,500 Signing/Retention Bonus

Why Teachers Enjoy Working Here:

• Make a real impact in small classrooms supported by a dedicated Instructional Aide. Number of children in classroom is never above 10 students.
• 6-weeks of paid time off! Work 12-months a year with paid breaks similar to public schools.
• Explore a career outside of traditional institutions and work in a peaceful environment on our 270-acre Village.
• Enjoy teamwork and collaboration in a safe working atmosphere with direct care staff for behavioral support.
• …And let’s not forget the free lunch!

Career Perks

• Advance your teaching career with a reimbursement of up to $3000 for professional development annually.
• Want your teaching license? We’ll help you get there! Provisional and expired teaching licenses accepted.
• Gain valuable teaching experience working with up to date technology, smart boards, and computers.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Planning & Administration

• Participates in meetings as requested, including IEP, ITP, ETP development and IEP meetings, placement meetings, team planning meetings, staffing, and Teacher’s meetings, sharing information and opinions
• Participates in the writing of either an Education Treatment Plans (ETP) or Individual Education Plans (IEP) and facilitates the development and implementation of therapeutic teaching strategies that correspond with the Plan
• Is an active participant in the Treatment Team
• Creates, monitors, and updates progress for an appropriate instruction plan for students without IEPs
• Selects materials appropriate to the needs of students with the assistance of the Director, taking into account yearly budget and submitting requests on a Purchase Order
• Writes weekly lesson plans and reviews them with the Director
• Maintain emergency lesson plan notebook or substitute folder with specific information on class groupings, content, schedule, rules, etc.
• Maintains student grades for each subject area and completes quarterly report cards
• Writes monthly reports that reflect student’s progress towards academic and behavioral goals in the classroom.
• Maintains attendance records
• Maintains inventory of classroom materials

Instruction & Classroom Management

• Manages classroom comprised of Special Education, Mild/Moderate, and General Education students
• Delivers instruction designed to meet goals and objectives of IEPs ITPs, ETPs, and/or grade level curriculum and treatment plans, consistently incorporating technology into structured lesson plans while utilizing appropriate curricular and classroom modifications and accommodations and in compliance with state SOLs
• Structures and manages the classroom environment developing a classroom behavioral management program as a supplement to the PDS to promote safety and productivity, teaching students to make decisions and role models appropriate behavior for them
• Implements behavioral programs as necessitated following/maintaining a student management plan as approved by the multidisciplinary team
• Reinforces appropriate academic and pro-social behavior
• Intervenes in escalating behaviors and utilizes de-escalation techniques; demonstrates knowledge of guidelines regarding behavioral interventions (quiet time, restraint, elopement)
• Provides direction and support for the classroom Instructional Aide and Direct Care Staff in classroom management and activities

Special Education Case Management

• Independently develops individualized and educationally appropriate goals and objectives for IEPs in all areas. Develops individualized behavior plans and transition plans according to DOE guidelines
• Completes and documents teacher administered assessments while consistently reassessing for changes in the client's educational status or needs
• Provides recommendations based upon assessment data. Evaluates academic proficiency and determines appropriate academic curriculum for student based upon assessment data, age, strengths, and special needs

Quality, Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Maintains a safe, clean, and neat classroom environment, recognizes potential risks and threats to safety within the therapeutic classroom environment.
• Participates in staff development and evaluation process
• Stays current on Childhelp and NPS policies, procedures, practices
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree in the Education field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of two years of related verifiable work experience preferably with children in grades PK-6/K-8
• Possess a clear Teaching Credential in Special Education from an accredited college or university
• Possess a unrestricted Driver’s License in state of program or states with reciprocity
• Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index; and a pre-employment physical

Preferred

• Master’s Degree that is dually certified in both General Education and Special Education
• Clear Special Education License in state of practice or state of reciprocity
• One year of teaching experience in a residential treatment setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,746.00 - $66,367.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Do you have a Teaching Credential in Special Education from an accredited college or university?
• Are you willing and able to undergo a criminal background check and preemployment drug screen?
• Are you able to reliably commute or relocate to Lignum, VA 22726?
• Have you previously worked for Childhelp?
• If referred by a Childhelp employee; please let us know who.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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