Special Education Teacher

Special Education Genereal Curriculum K-12 Grade Required for Year Round School

Harbor Point Behavioral Health Center offers intensive residential treatment services within a secure setting. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of youth ages 7- 17 who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric and educational difficulties. In addition to our general psychiatric programs, we also offer specialty programs for youth with more serious challenges. Harbor Point and its programs are fully accredited by The Joint Commission and the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Educational Facilities. We are licensed by The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Department of Education. We are a TRICARE®-approved and certified facility.

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The Teacher will provide educational services to Middle School age children (Grades 6-8) attending our residential school – according to the facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IIP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing and resident supervision.

Education teachers should possess knowledge of :

1. Subject matter to be taught – VA Standards of Learning
2. Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations)
3. Stages of learning
4. Effective teaching methods
5. Assessment principles and types
6. Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles
7. Effective classroom management techniques
8. Methods for observation/data collection
9. Current Special education laws

Middle School Teachers should possess skills to :
1. Present effective lessons aligned with appropriate standards
2. Organize and plan rigorous and engaging instruction for a multi-grade level middle school classroom
3. Establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them
4. Manage classroom behavior effectively and in alignment with the Level System
5. Maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers
6. Organize and maintain documentation related to job duties

Full-Time Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Education : Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Licensure/Certification : Current Virginia teaching license in Education with Middle School endorsement.

Experience : At least three years of experience in a classroom situation is preferred.

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