Assistant Teacher
Title: Assistant Teacher ~ Special Education
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school serving students with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS provides a structured, relationship-based environment where students are supported with compassion, consistency, and respect.
We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Our staff are also eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
What the Assistant Teacher does:
The Assistant Teacher supports classroom programming and instruction for students, working closely with teachers and program staff to ensure a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
The Assistant Teacher assists with:
- Supporting individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction as directed by the teacher
- Assisting in daily classroom organization, planning, and preparation
- Monitoring and recording student behavior data and progress
- Assisting with point sheets, reports, and classroom documentation
- Implementing individualized behavior programs and classroom systems
- Supervising students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, off-campus activities, and transitions
- Supporting vocational programming as needed in coordination with the vocational team
- Supervising the classroom in the absence of the teacher when assigned
- Communicating with PHILLIPS staff and supporting collaboration across the team
- Assisting with medication administration, data collection, and other program-related tasks
- Attending meetings, trainings, and professional development as required
- Performing other duties as assigned