Job Description

**Join Our Team as a Substitute Teacher at North Spring Academy!**

Make a Difference Every Day – Flexible, Rewarding, and Impactful Work!

Are you passionate about education and making a positive impact on students’ lives? North Spring Academy is looking for  dedicated and adaptable Substitute Teachers to provide short-term classroom coverage and ensure continuity of instruction. This is a flexible opportunity where you can  support students, gain valuable experience, and work in a dynamic educational environment.

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 a Substitute Teacher

• Engage & Educate – Deliver lessons according to the classroom teacher’s plans.
• Classroom Management – Implement effective behavioral systems and trauma-informed care strategies.
• Student Support – Provide accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaboration – Work closely with paraprofessionals and school staff to create a structured, safe learning environment.
• Behavioral Support – Potential cross-training as a  Mental Health Technician (MHT)to provide additional student support.
• Crisis Management – Respond to situations and assist students in maintaining a positive learning environment.

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.

Apply Today & Be a Positive Influence in Students’ Lives!

If you’re ready to make an impact, grow your skills, and join a dedicated team of professionals, we’d love to hear from you.  Take the next step in your career—apply now!

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.

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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.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete paraprofessional training during new hire orientation.
• Must pass a competency test assessing foundational math, reading, and writing skills administered by the school principal.
• Upon hire, must successfully complete an online course (6 hour training) on Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Prior experience working with students with or without disabilities or in an educational setting is preferred but not required.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms, grade levels, subjects, and student needs.
• Comfortability learning the basic use of instructional technology.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.
• 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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