Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher, to create and implement a homeschool program for our child who is non-speaking autistic. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to rethinking how we educate our neurodivergent kiddos. We are looking to create an outdoors-based, active, and thoughtful educational environment that gets our little one out of the "clinical" setting that autistic kids are generally forced into. Our hope is to provide a robust outdoor-focused instructional system that allows him to identify opportunities, hobbies, and skills that allow his confidence to grow. And have fun along the way! Our child is happy, energetic and social. There are no challenging behaviors like aggression, self-injury or elopement.
Duties
- Develop an overall educational plan and weekly lesson planning
- Focus on identifying opportunities to be part of the community
- Coordinating and scheduling with other therapies (music therapy, speech therapy, adaptive fitness etc.)
- Provide support in areas such as speech therapy, behavior management, and child welfare.
- Collaborate with parents daily on strong and difficult parts of the day
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and adapt teaching methods as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Valid teaching certification in Special Education. Alternatively, valid certification as an OT, BCBA or SLP, or expressive arts
- Experience working with students with diverse learning needs is essential.
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques.
- Desire to work in a non-traditional setting, spend time outdoors
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents to make adjustments as needed
We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the life of a student with special needs to apply for this rewarding position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60.00 - $72.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)
- Special education: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Middleburg, VA 20118 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middleburg, VA 20118: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
