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Teacher - Academic

UHS·Portsmouth, Virginia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The teacher provides educational services, including instruction and assessment, for middle school students in a residential behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include writing IEPs, managing classroom behavior, and developing curriculum aligned with state standards.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Website

  • https://harborpointbhc.com/ 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 Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Pet
  • Insurance
  • More information is available on our
  • Benefits
  • Guest
  • Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education and a current Virginia teaching license with a Middle School endorsement. At least three years of classroom experience is preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Data Collection
  • Student Assessment
  • Transition Planning
  • Instructional Planning
  • Behavioral Management
  • Special Education Law
  • IEP/IIP Writing
  • VA Standards Of Learning

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Prescription Drug Plans
  • Discounted Stock Plan
  • 401(K) With Company Match

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Closes
Jun 25, 2027
Application
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UH

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