that every child can overcome adversity. We work to ensure that youth with academic and behavioral challenges and their families benefit from a strengths-based education, individualized support services, meaningful community involvement, and advocacy.
If you’re a special education teacher or paraprofessional in the Washington, D.C., metro area looking for a supportive school environment that provides specialized education for children, youth, and families, PHILLIPS wants to hear from you!
We encourage you to view our current openings, learn about our benefits package, and what our educators say about working at PHILLIPS Programs. Unlike other schools, decision-making and problem-solving are a collaborative effort. We support and are accountable to each other. We also have fun. Have questions about our hiring, internships, or employment? Email our Chief People Officer, Marbeth Ingle.
With campuses throughout the D.C. metro region, our small classes feature low student-to-staff ratios, incorporate a positive behavior support structure using a strengths-based approach, and follow evidence-based best practices in special education.
Learn about our state-accredited campus-based specialized education in Annandale, Fairfax, and Laurel, MD.
Learn about our CTE pathways, student success programs which offer meaningful career and technical services for transitioning to postsecondary and career opportunities.
There are various ways to get involved at PHILLIPS, whether by making a charitable gift, volunteering, or participating in various activities and initiatives that PHILLIPS hosts.
We encourage all community members to join us by getting involved in the extraordinary work that we do every day. Your participation helps strengthen our mission to offer the best student success programs and advocate for children and youth experiencing learning challenges.
PHILLIPS is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC). Depending on location, our specialized education programs are accredited by the Virginia or Maryland Department of Education. Please contact us for more information about district placement approvals and the ages/grades served at each campus.
