KEYS Long Term Substitute Teacher

Health Connect America • Ruther Glen, VA

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About The Position

KEYS Academy, supported by Health Connect America, is a network of private special education day schools serving students in grades K–12 across Virginia. The Long-Term Substitute Teacher provides engaging, individualized instruction to support students’ academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional development. In collaboration with licensed teachers, administrators, and support staff, the teacher implements student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs), the KEYS Curriculum, and the Social Thinking Program in a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

The role includes planning and delivering daily lessons, adapting instruction to individual needs, supporting classroom routines and behavior plans, monitoring and documenting student progress, and assisting with special education case management. The teacher collaborates with families and school teams and supervises students during classroom activities and other assigned programming. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical guidelines, and safety procedures. The successful candidate demonstrates commitment to student-centered education, collaboration, professional growth, and students’ academic and personal development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete the Paraprofessional examination within one year of hire.
• Complete required competency-based training in universal precautions, de-escalation and physical-restraint crisis intervention, and safe student transportation.
• Complete required competency-based training in medication administration, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Complete training for the APEX, Exact Path, and LEXIA online learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mentor teachers to develop and deliver daily lessons aligned with Virginia SOLs, the school curriculum, student needs, IEP goals, and accommodations.
• Differentiate instruction using evidence-based practices, teaching strategies, visual supports, sensory strategies, and reinforcement to promote engagement, communication, social skills, and independence.
• Establish consistent routines, clear expectations, and classroom management and behavior intervention plans that promote safety, dignity, respect, and positive outcomes.
• Integrate the KEYS Curriculum and Social Thinking Program into daily instruction and support positive social behaviors, self-determination, problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Collect and analyze student data; assess academic and behavioral progress; document IEP goal achievement; and adjust instructional strategies with mentor teachers.
• Assist with IEP development and implementation, attend IEP meetings, contribute to measurable student goals, maintain required records, and complete progress monitoring and reporting on time.
• Collaborate and communicate with teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, parents or guardians, and other team members regarding student success and progress.
• Supervise and assist students during classroom activities, lunch, recreation, field trips, community-based activities, and summer programming as assigned.
• Follow applicable laws, school policies, confidentiality requirements, ethical guidelines, and safety procedures; maintain accurate records and incident reports; attend required meetings and trainings; and demonstrate professionalism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED