Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
Active Virginia teaching license in Special Education required (license eligible candidates accepted).
Endorsement in Emotional Disabilities (ED), Special Education General Curriculum K–12, or related Special Education endorsement required.
Endorsement in Elementary Education or Secondary Education accepted if candidate is willing to pursue a SPED endorsement within the specified timeframe.
Must maintain licensure and required certifications throughout employment.
Strong knowledge of Special Education law and practices, IEP development, and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of behavioral strategies, crisis intervention, and positive behavioral supports.
Ability to develop and implement instruction aligned to SOLs and individualized IEP goals.
Ability to analyze student data and make instructional decisions.
Proficiency with educational technology and online learning platforms.
Ability to meet state and federal background and clearance requirements.
Ability to complete required trainings within designated timeframes.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and move throughout the classroom and school environment as needed.
Meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.