Teacher

(This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year)

Our Licensed Teacher endorsed in Special Education or Math will be primarily responsible for teaching students in the private special education day school. You will motivate students to develop skills in appropriate behavior and social interactions and teach assigned subjects with the support of your professional team. We serve students ages 5 to 22 who need extra support to find success in the classroom and community in locations across Virginia.  

Compensation & Benefits:    

• Competitive salary starting at $50,000 (commensurate with experience)
• $2,000 salary increase for master’s degree
• $2,000 salary increase for special education teaching endorsement
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
• 401(k) and 401(k) Matching  
• Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services   
• Educational Assistance Program   
• STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance 
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays 
• Retention Bonus 
• Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
• Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and Dailypay

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES 

• Must be licensed and endorsed in either Special Education or Secondary Math.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching.
• Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior and perform physical management of students.
• Ability to deliver articulate effective and professional oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and administration.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Driving Record (less than 5 demerit points).
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekend and evening work.
• Ability to acquire First Aid, CPR and SAFETY CARE Certification.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and required paperwork according to licensing and agency requirements on a timely basis.
• Basic computer skills, experience working with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Ability to promote a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Ability to absorb, analyze, organize and project information and ideas.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Essential Functions: May be required to perform any of the following duties: 

• Plans instruction to achieve desired objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning.
• Prepares for classes assigned and maintains current lesson plans. 
• Evaluates students' progress; provides students with specific evaluative feedback; maintains appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Uses a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-range instructional decisions to improve student learning.
• Demonstrates an understanding of special education instructional strategies and methodology, curriculum, subject, and current instructional practices.
• Uses materials, technology, and resources in a manner that promotes the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
• Ensures safe supervision of students and implements a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
• Complies with and supports school and agency regulations and policies.
• Collects data as needed regarding students’ behaviors as identified by an Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), or Individual Service Plan (ISP) or Protocol.
• Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations; documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
• Forges partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and in the school.
• Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
• Reports all student injuries, accidents and illnesses to the administration of the school immediately or as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Supports and implements the school-wide behavior program and all individualized student behavior intervention plans.
• Maintains Virginia licensure; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps skills up to date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at enCircle based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. EnCircle does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.  

If you seek an accommodation because of a medical condition or impairment, or related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, please notify Human Resources so we can evaluate your request. Please cooperate with the Company as to any information needed so we can assess your request for an accommodation. 

As part of our EEO commitment, the Company will also reasonably accommodate an employee whose sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance conflicts with a work rule or requirement unless doing so would impose more than a de minimis cost or burden.  

Please inform Human Resources if you seek an accommodation based on a religious belief. The Company will not take any adverse action or tolerate any retaliation against a person who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation.