Special Education Teacher

About the Team

KEYS Academy is a network of private special education day schools serving students across Virginia in grades K–12. Guided by the principles of Safety, Dignity, and Opportunity, our schools are rooted in trauma-informed care to provide structured, supportive learning environments. We help students build academic skills, strengthen social-emotional development, and rediscover confidence in learning.

Supported by Health Connect America, KEYS Academy combines the close-knit culture of a school community with the resources and professional support of a multi-state organization dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. Our schools are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited through the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities (VAISEF).

About the Role

In this role, you will lead a structured, trauma-informed classroom designed to help students feel safe, dignified, and available to learn. Each day focuses on delivering meaningful instruction aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning while supporting students' communication skills, social development, and emotional regulation.

You will work with students who have emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs, using evidence-based practices to promote academic growth and independence. Through consistent routines and positive behavioral supports, you will create an environment where students understand boundaries and are empowered to make progress. As a KEYS Academy Teacher, you will design and deliver individualized instruction aligned to each student's IEP goals while integrating the KEYS for a Big Life Curriculum and Social Thinking framework into daily instruction.

Our Culture & Wellbeing

We recognize the important work educators and school staff do each day and the need for balance and support to sustain that work. KEYS Academy promotes a structured school environment designed to support both student success and employee wellbeing. We foster a culture where collaboration, data-driven instruction, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact with an at-risk population are valued.

Equal Opportunity

Health Connect America and its companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Hiring Process

Employment at Health Connect America and its companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team.