Longterm Substitute Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
**North Spring Behavioral Healthcare is now hiring a PRN Acting Long-Term Substitute Teacher (temporary) 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.

Location: Beautiful Leesburg, Virginia, 40 miles Northwest of Washington DC. Named one of the best places to live by Money magazine. 45-acre campus in a rural area on the northern edge of Leesburg with a gymnasium, beautiful outdoor campus and high ropes course. Excellent public school system.
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.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college preferred.
• Holds a high school diploma or general education diploma (GED) certificate, and two years of full-time postsecondary education or two years of work experience with children 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.
• Current driver's licensure with a good driving record