Alexandria City Public Schools
Teacher - Sheltercare (Home School Education Program of Northern Virginia)
Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Overview
The Sheltercare Home School Educational Program (SHSEP) is an alternative educational program for students placed at the Sheltercare Center by the Alexandria City court system. SHSEP provides full-day educational services for school-aged students residing at the Sheltercare Center. The school is a secure facility with a capacity of 14 students. Students are enrolled for short periods, ranging from 1 day to 90 days. Teachers serving students are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SHSEP teacher is an 11-month position that will coordinate and manage the school program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator.
Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s in teaching or related content field is required Licenses/Certificates: Valid Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Special Education (or eligibility to obtain) Other Qualifications: Highly Qualified status in core academic areas Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching, preferably with at-risk, special education, or alternative education students Demonstrated success teaching across multiple grade levels or in multi-age settings Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications Multiple endorsements beyond the required Special Education endorsement, including EL and/or Elementary Education are preferred Experience working with students experiencing trauma, homelessness, or judicial involvement Background in restorative practices, PBIS, or therapeutic settings Spanish speaking and/or experience working in an urban student population or students residing in urban locals
Essential Functions The Sheltercare Teacher provides a flexible, high-quality educational program to students in a temporary residential setting. This includes teaching multiple subjects across multiple grade levels (typically middle school through high school), differentiating for students with a variety of academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional needs—including those with IEPs and ELL/ESL support needs. Teaching requires flexibility, creativity, and a highly adaptive instructional approach. The teacher also works collaboratively with Sheltercare staff, external agencies, and base schools from Alexandria and surrounding jurisdictions to ensure educational continuity for all students.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Instruction & Differentiation:
Plan for and deliver instruction in all core content areas (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) across multiple grade levels in a one-room classroom setting
Adapt and modify lessons for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, English language needs, and interrupted formal education
Provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to each student’s academic level, background, and interests
Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices
Special Education Responsibilities:
Implement IEP accommodations for identified students
Collaborate with special education coordinators at base schools and related service providers as needed
Student Transitions & School Communication:
Communicate consistently and professionally with each student’s base school to align instruction, obtain records, and ensure credit recovery or continuation
Assess student progress and maintain student interim grades; share grades with base schools
Collaborate with district and jurisdictional liaisons to support reentry planning and educational stability
Maintain documentation on student progress, attendance, and communication logs
Sheltercare Collaboration & Support
Coordinate educational programming with Sheltercare staff to support students’ therapeutic, behavioral, and case management needs
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
Establish and maintain strong relationships with students to support re-engagement in learning
Help students develop educational and life goals; encourage persistence beyond Sheltercare
Professional Collaboration & Community Engagement
Collaborate with professionals from Alexandria City Public Schools and neighboring school divisions (e.g., Fairfax, Arlington, etc.)
Engage outside agencies and educational consultants as needed to support individual student plans
Participate in ongoing professional development on trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and instructional strategies for diverse learners
Salary Step Placement and Salary for this position is deteremined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance Must follow safety and health protocols.
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The Sheltercare Home School Educational Program (SHSEP) is an alternative educational program for students placed at the Sheltercare Center by the Alexandria City court system. SHSEP provides full-day educational services for school-aged students residing at the Sheltercare Center. The school is a secure facility with a capacity of 14 students. Students are enrolled for short periods, ranging from 1 day to 90 days. Teachers serving students are licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SHSEP teacher is an 11-month position that will coordinate and manage the school program and reports directly to the Executive Director of Equity & Title IX Coordinator.
Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s in teaching or related content field is required Licenses/Certificates: Valid Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Special Education (or eligibility to obtain) Other Qualifications: Highly Qualified status in core academic areas Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching, preferably with at-risk, special education, or alternative education students Demonstrated success teaching across multiple grade levels or in multi-age settings Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications Multiple endorsements beyond the required Special Education endorsement, including EL and/or Elementary Education are preferred Experience working with students experiencing trauma, homelessness, or judicial involvement Background in restorative practices, PBIS, or therapeutic settings Spanish speaking and/or experience working in an urban student population or students residing in urban locals
Essential Functions The Sheltercare Teacher provides a flexible, high-quality educational program to students in a temporary residential setting. This includes teaching multiple subjects across multiple grade levels (typically middle school through high school), differentiating for students with a variety of academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional needs—including those with IEPs and ELL/ESL support needs. Teaching requires flexibility, creativity, and a highly adaptive instructional approach. The teacher also works collaboratively with Sheltercare staff, external agencies, and base schools from Alexandria and surrounding jurisdictions to ensure educational continuity for all students.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Instruction & Differentiation:
Plan for and deliver instruction in all core content areas (Math, English, Science, Social Studies) across multiple grade levels in a one-room classroom setting
Adapt and modify lessons for students with IEPs, 504 Plans, English language needs, and interrupted formal education
Provide individualized and small-group instruction tailored to each student’s academic level, background, and interests
Utilize trauma-informed and culturally responsive teaching practices
Special Education Responsibilities:
Implement IEP accommodations for identified students
Collaborate with special education coordinators at base schools and related service providers as needed
Student Transitions & School Communication:
Communicate consistently and professionally with each student’s base school to align instruction, obtain records, and ensure credit recovery or continuation
Assess student progress and maintain student interim grades; share grades with base schools
Collaborate with district and jurisdictional liaisons to support reentry planning and educational stability
Maintain documentation on student progress, attendance, and communication logs
Sheltercare Collaboration & Support
Coordinate educational programming with Sheltercare staff to support students’ therapeutic, behavioral, and case management needs
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
Establish and maintain strong relationships with students to support re-engagement in learning
Help students develop educational and life goals; encourage persistence beyond Sheltercare
Professional Collaboration & Community Engagement
Collaborate with professionals from Alexandria City Public Schools and neighboring school divisions (e.g., Fairfax, Arlington, etc.)
Engage outside agencies and educational consultants as needed to support individual student plans
Participate in ongoing professional development on trauma-informed practices, culturally responsive teaching, and instructional strategies for diverse learners
Salary Step Placement and Salary for this position is deteremined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance. Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance Must follow safety and health protocols.
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