The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members

Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.

Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum

Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development

Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities

Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff

Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of students IEP, as appropriate

Maintains accurate student records

Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities

Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills

Assess students skills and educational needs and tracks students performance

Discusses students progress with their other teachers

Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents

Follows School District policies and procedures

MUST be okay teaching all curriculums and needs support in all grades

Full time 40 hours/week and $40/hr pay rate

Credentials: Masters NOT needed, but Bachelors is a MUST; VA Teaching license required, but provisional is okay; sped cert is not required either

Flexibility is key!!! SPED teacher will handle paperwork, IEP goals, documenting with their supervisor etc.

If you or anyone you know may be interested. contact Mika Zanders at 703-270-6164 or mizander@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.