Inova·Virginia
The teacher establishes a therapeutic learning environment and manages Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with low-functioning autism. Responsibilities include implementing daily lesson plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress for parents and education agencies.
Inova Kellar Center Day School is seeking a passionate and experienced Special Education Teacher to join our team.
We are specifically looking for a teacher to work with students with Low-Functioning Autism (LFA).
This full-time position offers a Monday–Friday day shift schedule (7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), providing a stable and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
The Special Education Teacher establishes and maintains a therapeutic/pro-social learning environment while monitoring, reviewing, and revising individual education plans (IEP) as needed.
Completes progress documentation such as report cards, assessments and IEP progress reports for parents and the local education agency.
Participates in staff/committee meetings in addition to planning and implementing developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans and therapeutic teaching strategies consistent with IEP goals, objectives, transition plans and the Virginia Standards of Learning is of vital importance.
Provides assessments, planning, treatments, interventions, and evaluations to patients with addictions.
Engages students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.
Certification - Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within 3 months Licensure - Collegiate Professional License, or Postgraduate professional license or provisional license with the Department of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia, within 6 months Experience - One year of professional experience in a school setting. Education - Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with students with level 3 autism spectrum disorder (LFA)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a valid Virginia teaching license. Minimum requirements include one to two years of professional experience in a school setting and BLS/CPR certification.
Market context
Special Education Teacher roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates licensed in Special Education K-12 General Curriculum and comfortable supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. These positions are competitive because schools often look for both state licensure and relevant mental health or behavior-support experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Virginia license status and highlight any experience with behavioral interventions in your application.