SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

**Join Our Team as a Special Education Teacher at North Spring Academy!**

Make a Difference Every Day - Flexible, Rewarding, and Impactful Work

Are you passionate about education and making a positive impact on students' lives? North Spring Academy is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Special Education Teacher to provide classroom coverage and ensure continuity of instruction. This is a flexible opportunity where you can support students, gain valuable experience, and work in a dynamic educational environment.

Why Join North Spring Academy?

• Professional Development - Receive ongoing training and support tailored to teaching and learning.
• Supportive Team - Work alongside passionate educators, paraprofessionals, and mental health professionals.
• Beautiful Campus - Located in scenic Leesburg, Virginia, on a 45-acre campus with a gymnasium, outdoor spaces, and a high ropes course.

Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

• Engage & Educate - Deliver lessons according to the classroom teacher's plans.
• Classroom Management - Implement effective behavioral systems and trauma-informed care strategies.
• Student Support - Provide accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaboration - Work closely with paraprofessionals and school staff to create a structured, safe learning environment.
• Crisis Management - Respond to situations and assist students in maintaining a positive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Education - Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college
• Licensure - Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license, with an endorsement in appropriate subject area
• Knowledge - Demonstrated expertise of subject content, curriculum, and methodology of effective teaching
• Experience - Prior experience in education or working with students (preferred, not required).
• Adaptability - Ability to work with different classrooms, grade levels, and student needs.
• Technology Skills - Comfortable with instructional technology.
• Certifications (Upon Hire) - CPR, First Aid, Crisis Management, and a driver's license with a good record.

Apply Today & Be a Positive Influence in Students' Lives!

If you're ready to make an impact, grow your skills, and join a dedicated team of professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career-apply now!

Who We Are

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a multifaceted behavioral healthcare system comprised of three programs to serve children and adolescents with a broad spectrum of psychiatric service needs. Programs of service include an 87-bed, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensed, Joint Commission accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 40-bed acute psychiatric hospital. Our strategic plan for the past two years has been centered on improving fidelity to our evidence-based clinical methodology. North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the Nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

• Bachelor's Degree with a preference for those with an educational background
• While a current Virginia teaching license is preferred, North Spring will assist candidates with the coursework necessary for a provisional teaching license.
• Good computer skills are required
• Experience with youth in a residential setting is preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Subject to a criminal background check and drug screen