Under the direction and guidance of the Head of Academy, this position is responsible for the on-going assessment of students’ grade level and academic needs, designing and implementing appropriate lesson plans, teaching students with special education or alternative education needs, managing classroom dynamics and behavior, and providing immediate supervision of assigned Assistant Teacher(s) and Counselor(s). All work is implemented using a systems approach within the psycho-educational model, and using proven and creative teaching techniques.

This is a FULL TIME English/Science teaching position for grades 6-12 at the Dooley Center for Alternative Education, a school for students who have been expelled from their local high school.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Education or related field.
• Virginia teaching license
• Endorsement in Special Education preferred
• Teaching experience preferred
• Proficient with Windows, Outlook, internet research, MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with proprietary software preferred
• Valid Virginia driver's license with excellent driving record

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Physical setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person