Job Description

**North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is now hiring an Acting Long-Term Substitute Teacher to join our Education Department!**

Empower Students. Inspire Growth. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you an adaptable and passionate educator looking for a rewarding, long-term teaching opportunity? North Spring Academy is seeking a dedicated Acting Long-Term Substitute Teacher to provide structured, engaging, and supportive instructions to students in grades 4-12. This role is perfect for educators who thrive in a dynamic environment, are flexible in teaching multiple subjects, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with unique learning needs.

Why Join North Spring Academy?

• Flexible Scheduling – Be available on short notice and work at least six shifts per month.
• Professional Development – Receive ongoing training and support tailored to teaching and learning.
• Supportive Team – Work alongside passionate educators, paraprofessionals, and mental health professionals.
• Beautiful Campus – Located in scenic Leesburg, Virginia, on a 45-acre campus with a gymnasium, outdoor spaces, and a high ropes course.

Your Role as an Acting Long-Term Substitute Teacher

• Engage & Educate - Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) and facility-specific pacing guides.
• Flexible Teaching - Teach grades 4–8 (all subjects) or high school courses such as Economics, Personal Finance, English, Science, Mathematics, History & Social Science, Physical Education, Art, or Health Education.
• Structured Classroom Management - implement trauma-informed behavioral systems and classroom management plans to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Personalized Instruction - Differentiate lessons based on students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and provide appropriate accommodations.
• Data-Driven Teaching - Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Collaboration & Leadership - Work closely with paraprofessionals, school staff, and mental health teams to support student success.
• Student Supervision & Support - Oversee students in the classroom, during transitions, lunch, arrival, and dismissal.
• Professional Development - Attend weekly training sessions and participate in ongoing learning opportunities to enhance teaching strategies.

Who We Are

North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a multifaceted behavioral healthcare system comprised of three programs to serve children and adolescents with a broad spectrum of psychiatric service needs. Programs of service include an 87-bed, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services licensed, Joint Commission accredited psychiatric residential treatment facility, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and a 40-bed acute psychiatric hospital. Our strategic plan for the past two years has been centered on improving fidelity to our evidence-based clinical methodology. North Spring is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the Nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college required.
• Holds or eligible for a Virginia teaching license (provisional, collegiate, or postgraduate professionals) preferred.
• Experience teaching special education: general curriculum, grades 4–8, and/or high school content as a teacher, long-term substitute teacher, or a substitute teacher in a private or public school setting preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with other departmental staff (residential, case management, therapy, etc.).
• Flexibility to take on various subject areas, grade levels, and temporary long-term substitute teacher assignments on a relatively short notice.
• Demonstrated skills in oral and written communications; excellent human relations skills.

Certificates, licenses and registrations required: current driver’s licensure with a good driving record, CPR certification, first aid certificate, and crisis management certification

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