We are on the lookout for a resourceful Special education teacher to join our vibrant team at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Special education teacher is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in communication, teamwork and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Special education teacher at Bishop Ireton High School today!
Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic college preparatory school in Alexandria, Virginia, has a ******** opening for a full-time Special Education teacher for the Academic Support Program. The Academic Support Program focuses on providing targeted support for students who need help with executive functioning skills, self-advocacy, and work completion. This position reports directly to the Director of Special Services and Principal. Quick Overview We are hiring a teacher for our Academic Support Program for students with and without disabilities who need extra guidance for academic success. The program serves a variety of students including those who need support staying on top of work, students who need help transitioning to high school, and students with neurodiversity to include ADHD, dyslexia, and mental health diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with students on developing executive functioning skills to include organization, planning, prioritizing tasks, study skills, etc. The teacher should be passionate about supporting inclusion in an academically rigorous environment as well as qualified to teach differentiated, small group instruction to support a variety of content areas. The teacher is also a key member of the larger Special Services team and should be excited to not only teach, but also work collaboratively with a larger team. Primary Responsibilities
Teach mixed-grade skills-based mini lessons differentiated for student need. Teach in a variety of formats to include whole group, focused mainly on small group and one-on-one instruction. Work well in a co-teaching environment supporting student needs as well as collaborating effectively with the other teacher in the room Widely differentiate support for a variety of students Support general education teachers with best-practices in inclusion and appropriate use of accommodations in the general education classroom Foster open, frequent communication with teachers Manage an assigned case load of Student Assistance Plans (our versions of 504 Plans/IEPs) from eligibility to implementation to review. Weekly communication with parents of students in your classes and/or on your case load Support small group testing for students with testing accommodations as well as helping with read aloud testing during midterms and finals Appropriately respond to any unexpected behavior situations supporting student needs and providing examples for how adults should respond for students who are neurodiverse Attend regular Special Services team meetings and on-going team PLC/professional development Find and attend on-going professional development opportunities to stay current in the field of special education/executive functioning support Throughout the year, work closely with the Director of Special Services on tasks related to student/teacher support and program development/evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field Special Education Teacher Certification or extensive experience working with students who are neurodiverse Specific experience supporting students with one or more of the following diagnoses: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Successful experience teaching one or more of the core content areas Experience managing a special education case load to include IEP/504 Plans/SAPs Has experience on the latest best practices in developing executive functioning skills in adolescents Exemplifies a deep belief in and commitment to educational excellence for all students Effective oral and written communication skills
For more information on Special Services programs at Bishop Ireton, please visit the website at
Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check and take required in-person Virtus training.
If interested, please send a cover letter with three professional references, current resume, and written personal philosophy of education in a Catholic school environment to Tina Becker, Manager of Administrative Services, View email address on jobs.institutedata.com About Bishop Ireton Bishop Ireton, a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in historic Alexandria, Virginia, began its proud heritage of academic excellence in 1964. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a three-tiered focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), humanities and fine arts. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school's mission. Bishop Ireton's quality is reflected in its distinguished faculty and staff, who take great pride in seeing every graduate head to college - often to the most prestigious universities and service academies.
Position Type:Full-time Positions Available:1 Job Category :Special Education > General Special Education Job Requirements
No experience required
Contact Information
David Lima , Principal 3130 Jefferson Davis Highway Stafford,Virginia 22554 Phone: View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com Email: click here Benefits of working as a Special education teacher in Alexandria, VA:
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